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Wheellock Pistol

Peter Danner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver and gold wheellock pistol with inlaid designs on the grip and barrel. The grip is shaped like a sphere with a gold band around it. The sphere has green and white inlaid designs. The barrel and grip are decorated with intricate designs, including green, white, and gold inlays. A small trigger and safety mechanism are visible. The butt of the pistol features a rounded, bulbous shape. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1580
Medium
Steel, bronze, gold, wood (walnut), staghorn
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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