Percussion Pistol
The Percussion Pistol by artist is a gold and silver firearm with intricate designs. The grip is curved and made of gold with a floral pattern featuring blue accents. A gold trigger guard is visible. The barrel is long and silver with gold accents at the breech and near the muzzle. The percussion cap is gold. The background is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid-19th century; barrel, dated A.H. 1207/1792–93 CE; lock, ca. 1825–50
- Medium
- Steel, silver, gold, niello
- Culture
- Caucasian, probably Tbilisi, Georgia or Dagestan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 364 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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