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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
Museum record:
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