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Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snaphaunce Pistol Made for Wilhelm, Duke of Kurland, features a long, cylindrical barrel with a silver-colored metal finish. The barrel is adorned with engravings and has a darker metal band at the end. A brown wooden grip is attached to the metal frame, which also features intricate engravings. The grip curves downward at the end and has a silver-colored metal plate. The pistol has a complex mechanism on top, including a hammer and a pan. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1615
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver, wood (brazilwood)
Culture:
Scottish
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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