Powder Measure

early 19th century

The Khalili Collections

The measure is made of two pieces of metal joined by a gold seam, with a reinforcing band at the rim. The spout has a tapering opening and houses a spring device for dispensing the powder.

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Title: Powder Measure
Date Created: early 19th century
Location Created: India
Type: ARTIFACT
Medium: steel alloy, damascened in two colours of gold

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Gold India Iron Metal Steel