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AN INDO-PERSIAN ISLAMIC NAUTILUS SHELL POWDER FLASK

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INDO PERSIAN ISLAMIC NAUTILUS SHELL POWDER FLASK: An antique Mughal period powder flask formed from a nautilus shell. Dated from the late 18th to early 19th century. The upper cylindrical part has a mother-of-pearl frame lined with geometrical fragme

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AN INDO-PERSIAN ISLAMIC NAUTILUS SHELL POWDER FLASK

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Description

Antique Mughal period powder flask formed from a nautilus shell. The upper cylindrical part has a mother-of-pearl frame lined with geometrical fragments. Attached to the sink is a bronze suspension ring with a green velvet loop. Such vessels are also called "barutdan". Small chips, traces of use but mostly in good condition.Mugal Indian, 18th cen.

Dimensions: H: 8 in., (20 cm.)

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AN INDO-PERSIAN ISLAMIC NAUTILUS SHELL POWDER FLASK

Name: AN INDO-PERSIAN ISLAMIC NAUTILUS SHELL POWDER FLASK
SKU: 114976541
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,700

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