Arms & ArmorFirearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Primer (Shakh-Dahana) |
| Medium | Steel, horn, ivory |
| Dimensions | L. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm); D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Wt. 6.4 oz. (181.4 g) |
| Classification | Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 30492