Hello everyone
I hope not to commit a mortal sin by posting this question concerning a mysterious container, which however is not made of silver, but of iron.
It is very small in size and opens by pressing the lever where indicated by the red arrow.
It may contain only a very small amount of dust.
But dust of what? The matter intrigues me a lot.
The shape makes me think of India or its neighbors.
Can anyone give me some information?
Thanks for attention.
Amena
Container of what?
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Re: Container of what?
Islamic gunpowder flask...
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Re: Container of what?
Hi,
Very small for gunpowder ? Yes, it was meant to be small because they held fine-grain gunpowder used to set off (or prime) the main charge in the barrel.
Something like the primer of the bullet.
Regards
Very small for gunpowder ? Yes, it was meant to be small because they held fine-grain gunpowder used to set off (or prime) the main charge in the barrel.
Something like the primer of the bullet.
Regards
Re: Container of what?
Amena
A nice item.
Search "talahiq" and you will find quite a bit of information
Damon
A nice item.
Search "talahiq" and you will find quite a bit of information
Damon
Re: Container of what?
Additional information at http://omanisilver.com/contents/en-us/d ... hlock.html
This is a virtual museum site
Scroll down about half way to see three examples
Damon
This is a virtual museum site
Scroll down about half way to see three examples
Damon