Artwork preview

Flintlock Rifle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, gold-colored rifle with intricate designs and patterns etched into its surface. The rifle has a flintlock mechanism at the rear, with a small hammer and frizzen visible. The stock of the rifle features engravings and is gold in color. The barrel is long and slender. The rifle is positioned horizontally. The background is gray. Title: Flintlock Rifle. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800–1850
Medium
Steel, silver, niello, gold, ivory
Culture
Caucasian, Kubachi, Dagestan
Dimensions
598 × 218 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette