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Powder Flask and Wheellock Spanner Made for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triangular silver object with ornate cut-out designs and a tassel at each corner. The object has a long braided cord attached to the top. A metal object protrudes from the top. To the right, a smaller metal object with a chain and tassel is visible. The background is light-colored. Title: Powder Flask and Wheellock Spanner Made for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Brass, gold, steel, wood, velvet, gold-threaded cord
Culture
German, Saxony
Dimensions
431 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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