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10th January 2013, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: GREECE
Posts: 73
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PERSIAN RHINO? POWDER FLASK FOR COMMENT
Hi everyone.
This one was recently added to my collection. It is a Persian Rhino powder horn with ivory end. The metal parts are from iron.It comes with a islamic date 1046 ( 1632?). All the comments are welcome! Thanks in advance. |
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10th January 2013, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: GREECE
Posts: 73
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I have just discovered that thare is the same date at the front iron part of the flask.
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26th June 2014, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,712
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Amazing rare & spectacular piece...
I Find it hard to believe no one commented on it... It was that good!  Worth a great deal at top auction houses no doubt...  Spiral |
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27th April 2015, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND
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YES AMAZING FIND AND GOOD CONDITION,LUCKY YOU
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27th April 2015, 07:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,145
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WaoW lucky you, so beautiful powder flask!
Just check the date, hiji and Persian calendars are slightly different. Best, Kubur |
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27th April 2015, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO area.
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WOW is correct !! What a great find. At first, I thought it might be Caucassian. Their's and Persian horns seem to have similar build characteristics. But I believe it probably is Persian. Again, congratulations. A prime addition to a collection. Rick.
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