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Pair of Flintlock Pistols

Leonardus Graeff

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two flintlock pistols with white stocks, gold-colored metal decorations, and engravings. The stocks are made of a white material, possibly ivory or bone, and have a curved shape. Gold-colored metal bands are at the ends of the stocks. The barrels and other metal parts are silver and gold-colored. There are engravings on the stocks and metal parts, including floral patterns and scrollwork. A gold-colored human head is at the end of each stock. The background is a plain light gray color. The title of the image is "Pair of Flintlock Pistols by Leonardus Graeff".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1675–85
Medium
Steel, gold, silver, ivory
Culture
Southern Netherlandish, Aachen
Dimensions
599 × 331 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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