PEAR POWDER

Germany, 16th century

Antler, nickel silver and iron

H.: 16.5; L.: 8.5 cm

Powder horn made of a section of deer antler with iron and nickel silver fittings. It is animated by an incised decoration on the front side of a couple in traditional dress.

The body has four iron suspension rings.

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