Powder-horn, owned by Campbell of Glenlyon

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This left-handed powder-horn is said to have belonged to Campbell of Glenlyon. It dates from the late 17th century.

The horn is incised with a thistle, a rose and a tulip. The decoration, representing Scotland, England and Orange, must date from after 1688, when William of Orange came to the throne.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-842-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LK 64
• Date: Late 17th century
  
• Material: Powderhorn
  
• Dimensions: 286 mm L
  
• What: Powderhorn
  
• Subject: Powder horns (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Flat, left handed powder-horn, incised with a thistle, a rose and a leek
  
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