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Old 10th January 2013, 12:06 PM   #1
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Default PERSIAN RHINO? POWDER FLASK FOR COMMENT

Hi everyone.
This one was recently added to my collection.
It is a Persian Rhino powder horn with ivory end.
The metal parts are from iron.It comes with a islamic date 1046 ( 1632?).
All the comments are welcome!
Thanks in advance.
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Old 10th January 2013, 12:31 PM   #2
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I have just discovered that thare is the same date at the front iron part of the flask.
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Old 26th June 2014, 11:53 PM   #3
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Amazing rare & spectacular piece...

I Find it hard to believe no one commented on it...

It was that good!

Worth a great deal at top auction houses no doubt...

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Old 27th April 2015, 06:00 AM   #4
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YES AMAZING FIND AND GOOD CONDITION,LUCKY YOU
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Old 27th April 2015, 08:36 AM   #5
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WaoW lucky you, so beautiful powder flask!
Just check the date, hiji and Persian calendars are slightly different.
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Old 27th April 2015, 07:15 PM   #6
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WOW is correct !! What a great find. At first, I thought it might be Caucassian. Their's and Persian horns seem to have similar build characteristics. But I believe it probably is Persian. Again, congratulations. A prime addition to a collection. Rick.
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