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CAMEL SCROTUM POWDER FLASK

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ANTIQUE PERSIAN CAMEL SCROTUM GUNPOWDER FLASK: An antique Persian 19th-century camel scrotum gunpowder container, Arab area of the Ottoman Empire. The surface is decorated with embossed motifs. Features a metal cap and chain, possibly bronze. Earl

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Powder flask, 17th / 18th century - Nigeria, Benin: wood, 3-pcs., animal skin, minor missing part (spout) The artistically crafted vessel appears to be modelled on the curled body of a snake. It is composed of two halves, the intersection on the outsid

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CAMEL SCROTUM POWDER FLASK
Undoubtedly an item that would be the jewel of any armaments collection, an 8" long antique dried camel scrotum from the Middle East, crafted for use as a powder flask. Very carefully stitched at top, the flask has been intricately incised with a palm plant and geometric designs. A metal fitting is attached to which was once fitted a leather carrying strap. Stopper no longer present. Angry camel not included.

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CAMEL SCROTUM POWDER FLASK

Name: CAMEL SCROTUM POWDER FLASK
SKU: 29727116
Price: 360 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

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Starting Price $200

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