19th century powder horn, carved and incised with scenes of captains, soldiers with rifles and homestead, above a deeply carved border of geometric motifs, set with plaque 'Captain Fitz Gerald 37th Regiment', length 12.60 in.
- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
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