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Pair of Snaphaunce Pistols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Snaphaunce Pistols by an unknown artist. Two black handguns with silver decorative elements are shown. The guns are positioned side by side, pointing to the right. The handguns have long barrels and intricately designed stocks. The stocks are made of a dark material, possibly wood or ebony, and feature silver filigree and engravings. A trigger and a hammer are visible on each gun. The butt of each gun features silver scrollwork. A silver band encircles the bottom of the barrel. The background of the image fades from dark gray at the corners to light gray in the center.

Artwork Details

Date
1675–1700 and later
Medium
Wood (ebony), steel
Culture
North Italian
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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