Beautiful Gun Powder Flask 19th century This magnificent antique Indian iron-mounted horn has a pleasing crescent shape and is well-proportioned. An iron chain has been threaded through a ring mounted at the tip of the horn and another which pierces the rim to the inside curve of the horn. The rim is connected to the tip of the horn by…
Antique Powder Flask: Indian Iron-Mounted Horn Magnificent 19th-Century Utility and Artistry This handsome and well-preserved antique Indian gunpowder flask (or horn) dates from the 19th century. Crafted from a large, polished horn, the piece features a pleasing crescent shape and is expertly fitted with dark, contrasting iron mounts.
Chinese Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century A striking and characterful oil painting depicting an elderly Chinese gentleman, shown in three-quarter profile and wearing a woven straw hat. The portrait is rendered with sensitivity and atmosphere, capturing both dignity and quiet contemplation through expressive brushwork and a restrained, harmonious palette.
