Fine 19 C. Indian Barutdan Powder Horn

Barutdan ( Or Baruddan) is the Indian class name for horns and flask for black powder. However, in the community of arms and armor  collection it refer mostly to the fully closed circle  shaped horn.  The circular shaped horn is also  common to many other cultures: Russia, Ottoman empire and Arab cultures to mention few.

The Barutdan offered here is Indian, mid 19 C. Made of large light colored horn decorated  with circle shaped  stamps. The wide side of the horn is closed with beautifully painted wood and ribbed wood plug.

Diameter 7 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Minor age cracks on the horn body.