Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Containers (hierarchy name)
5. containers (receptacles)
6. [containers by function or context]
7. [containers for priming powder or gunpowder]

Narrower term/s

• powder horns

Anotations

Scope note:

Portable containers of wood, horn, metal, leather, or ceramic used to hold the priming powder or gunpowder for firearms. They normally terminated in a metal nozzle which also served as a powder measure, closed by a plug or spring cap, and are often highly decorated. Prefer "powder horns" for those made from the horn of a cow or oxen.