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Pair of Flintlock Pistols Made for Christian Ernst, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Bayreuth-Kulmbach

Charles Froment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols, side by side, displayed horizontally. The grips are made of brown wood with silver and blue inlaid designs. The metal parts are silver-colored, with intricate engravings. The barrels are long and slender. The stocks have a curved shape, with a rounded butt. The triggers are located near the guard. The frizzen and pan are visible on top of the gun. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1686–90
Medium:
Steel, wood, silver
Culture:
Franco-German, Erlangen-Neustadt
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
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