Rare Indian Mother of Pearl Powder Flask with Duck Head Finial, Gujarat, Late 18th Century. Powder flask (barutdan) with a rounded shell-like body overlaid with individually cut mother of pearl plaques secured by metal pins. The flask is surmounted by a finely carved duck's head and neck, accented with red cabochons and fitted with a screw stopper. A highly unusual and richly ornamented example of Gujarati luxury arms accessories, combining elaborate mother of pearl work with distinctive zoomorphic decoration. 6.75 x 4.75 x 2in D.