Powder Flask for Identification

kahnjar1 · 22nd May 2011, 04:12 AM

I also think Middle East rather than Asia. Are we agreed that it is in fact a POWDER flask.......note the screw top. Pics do not show depth (front to back) ......could it be for some sort of liquid?

Gavin Nugent · 22nd May 2011, 05:39 AM

I'd guess it being Turkish or surrounds, so far as Ottoman influenced regions of Morocco as this silver over brass is seen on a number of Koumaya.

Gav

rickystl · 22nd May 2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I also think Middle East rather than Asia. Are we agreed that it is in fact a POWDER flask.......note the screw top. Pics do not show depth (front to back) ......could it be for some sort of liquid?

I should have posted a side view. Here it is. It's definately a powder flask. The tip threads into a larger opening which would be used as a fill point for the powder. The tip of the smaller piece - has a smaller opening - for loading. It's missing the stopper.
I agree with others here. Another look and Turkish or maybe Moroccan seems like a better guess. Again, thanks for your comments. Rick.

22nd May 2011, 04:12 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	I also think Middle East rather than Asia. Are we agreed that it is in fact a POWDER flask.......note the screw top. Pics do not show depth (front to back) ......could it be for some sort of liquid?

22nd May 2011, 05:39 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I'd guess it being Turkish or surrounds, so far as Ottoman influenced regions of Morocco as this silver over brass is seen on a number of Koumaya. Gav