An Indian ivory-veneered powder flask(barutdan),Jaipur,19th century. Wooden body shaped like a nautilus shell,ivory-plated and entirely covered with incised and lacquer-filled geometrical patterns. Turned spout and replaced plug made from ivory. On the bottom a four-line inscription in Hindi "From the arsenal of the prince of Samode,Rao Raja Werisal Singh Ji". On the sides brass suspension loops with an old carrying cord. Width 13 cm. The Rawals of Samode have been prime ministers to the rajahs of Jaipur,historic,historical,19th century,object,objects,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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