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Pair of Flintlock Pistols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of flintlock pistols by an unknown artist. Two side-by-side antique pistols shown, angled slightly upward. The grips are made of dark brown wood with intricate silver engravings near the handle. The metal parts are predominantly gold and silver with white inlays. The barrels and frames display engravings and etchings. The top pistol's butt faces right; the bottom pistol faces left. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Steel, wood (walnut), silver, gold
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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