A grey steel object that is long and narrow in shape and curves down. The left end is wider and rounded while the right end is small and flares out in two ends. A long, thin piece curves underneath the object and has gold detailing.

Priming Flask in the Form of a Fish

Persian

This exquisite little fish, made of beautifully patterned watered steel accented with gold overlay in the koftgari technique, is also a practical and useful tool. It would have held gunpowder, dispensed from its mouth by pressing on the end of the lever. Attached to the lever are two rings, which would have allowed the fish to be suspended upside down from a belt. Notes from the Glory and Prosperity exhibition, Feb - June 2002.

Watered steel with gold overlay

Safavid period

Weapons and Ammunition