Powder flask needs help

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hi Kubur.

Nice looking flask. Even has it's original stopper, that are usually missing.
Well, we know the body is made of leather. I think I would try Richard's suggestion first. It looks like it is mostly old dirt/dust left to harden over the years. You might also try a mild soap, or saddle soap on a small area without the paintings, and slowly go from there.

Rick

Hi Rick,
Thanks for your ideas. Yes i will go slowly and carefuly.
Then for the body made of leather, well this one is not made of leather.
It has the classic shape of the so-called camel scrotum, but it's a different material such as plaster. It is just plastered and painted papier mache. Its very common with Qajar. Look i found on line another one with a date MAHMOUD , ISFAHAN" DATED "1318 AH , 1900 AD... You have to get one for your collection!
Best, Kubur