Antique century Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossack Gun Powder Flask Horn

Rare Antique, 17th - 18th century, Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossack staghorn Gun Powder - Flask with a bifurcated body engraved with traditional Ukrainian folk designs, with an elaborate rosette on the center and an engraved figure of a stag. Fitted with a nozzle and two stoppers. 
 
REFERENCES: Very similar Powder Horns are published in the book "Украина- козацька держава" by Володимир Недяк. (Ukrainian Cossack state by Volodymyr Nedyak) Pages: 241, 242, and 243. 
 
The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity. 
 
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 21 cm (8.27 inches). 
 
CONDITION: In its original good condition showing the age and usage, with a dark brown patina, horn with minor age cracks. 
 
There is an old paper label, with illegible ink hand writing, glued to the base. 
 
To see a similar 17th century Cossack Gun Powder Flask from the Polish Army Museum (Muzeum Wojska Polskiego), Warsaw, please view the link below. 
 
http://www.muzeumwp.pl/emwpaedia/prochownica-w-typie-spiskim-kozackim-z-xvii-wieku.php 
 
To see a similar 17th century Cossack Gun Powder Flask from the Museum of Ukrainian folk art, Kiev (Музей українського народного декоративного мистецтва) please view the link below. 
 
http://www.myslenedrevo.com.ua/uk/Sci/History/Kupo...