Powder-horn

This richly decorated powder-horn, made from a cow's horn, is probably from the north-east of Scotland. It dates from 1688.

The horn is decorated in a simplified Highland style which shows the influence of Lowland work. It is carved with its owner's initials 'L MP' and dated 1688.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-839-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LK 52
Date:	1688
Material:	Brass binding. Inscription: L MP 1688
Dimensions:	370 mm L x 95 mm W x 25 mm D
What:	Powderhorn
Subject:	Powder horns (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	Brass-bound powder-horn, richly decorated, inscribed L MP, 1688
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