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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
Museum record:
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