Linstock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Linstock by an unknown artist. The object is a long-handled torch or firearm holder with a pointed metal piece at the top. The metal piece is white with a vertical line down the center and decorative etchings. Two curved metal pieces extend from the bottom of the pointed piece, each resembling a dragon or bird with their heads facing outward. A round gold-colored metal piece with a lion's head is in the center, where the curved pieces meet. The handle is white with decorative etchings and a black and white diamond pattern around the top. Brown material, possibly leather, is wrapped around the bottom of the handle. The background is a plain light gray color.