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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LK 52
• Date: 1688
  
• Material: Brass binding. Inscription: L MP 1688
  Powderhorn
  
• 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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