10th January 2013, 12:06 PM | #1 |
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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. |
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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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... Spiral |
27th April 2015, 06:00 AM | #4 |
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YES AMAZING FIND AND GOOD CONDITION,LUCKY YOU
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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. Best, Kubur |
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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