Sixteenth century powder flask, mounted in steel or iron around a wedge, with rings for suspension.

Sixteenth century powder flask, mounted in steel or iron around a wedge, with rings for suspension.

Powder flask

Tudor, 16th century

A wedge-shaped powder flask made of leather with an iron or steel frame, spout and rings for suspension.

The flask would have held gunpowder and have been used for charging a hand held weapon.

Sixteenth century powder flask, mounted in steel or iron around a wedge, with rings for suspension.