A splendid Polish powder horn, 1st half of the 19th century. A finely carved horn of walrus(?) ivory in the baroque style. Both sides display hunting scenes in half relief, showing hounds fighting with a boar and with wolves, above a hunting trophy bundle or the crowned coat of arms for Poland/Lithuania. Nozzle carved in the shape of a wild boar's head. Silver suspension chain, bands bearing the Russian hallmark "84". Restored break at the lower end. Length 40 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, powder flask, accessory, accessories, military,, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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