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Pair of Wheellock Pistols

Giovan Antonio Gavacciolo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two wheellock pistols with brown wooden grips and intricate silver metalwork. The top pistol shows its right side and the bottom pistol shows its left side. Both have a long barrel with a decorative pattern of silver filigree. The stocks are made of dark brown wood with a glossy finish. The metal components are made of silver and feature an ornate design of interlocking patterns. The background is plain white. A pair of antique pistols titled "Pair of Wheellock Pistols by Giovan Antonio Gavacciolo".

Artwork Details

Date
mid-17th century
Medium
Steel, wood (walnut)
Culture
Italian, Brescia
Dimensions
599 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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