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Primer

1700s

Italy, 18th century

Medium
carved horn
Measurements
Overall: 11.5 x 9.6 cm (4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.62
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Location
210A Armor Court
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This hunting accessory was carved out of horn.

Description

A priming flask is used to hold and pour fine gun powder into the priming pan of a gun. Scenes of hunting were a favorite decoration on these accessories.
A dark brown antler primer is decorated with cream-colored figures in high relief. Two men in plumed hats and long coats ride horses to the left, while a slender dog runs through tall grass below. Behind them, trees and a fence are carved into the background. Shaped like a branched tine, the object has a knobby, textured base and two smooth circular openings at the top.

Primer

1700s

Italy, 18th century

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