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Percussion Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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