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Powder Horn with Floral and Geometric Designs, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, Ch…
Powder Horn
Powder Horn with Floral and Geometric Designs, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, Ch…
Powder Horn with Floral and Geometric Designs, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Wood; 7 3/4 × 6 3/4 in. 2017.11.1 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Powder Horn

ClassificationsArms and Armor-powder containers
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions7 3/4 × 6 3/4 in. (19.7 × 17.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2017.11.1
DescriptionPowder horn from China probably Miao or other similar minority culture.
Dates to the 20th century. Made of carved wood with removable lid with gun residue inside. Floral and geometric designs on one side. Two holes on one side probably for a carrying strap.
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