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Musket Barrel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal musket barrel, long and cylindrical with a rounded end on the right and a flared end on the left. The surface is dark with areas of lighter metal showing through. There are decorative metal bands around the barrel, spaced at intervals. The bands are made up of thin strips of metal, some with a rectangular shape and others with a more intricate design. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Musket Barrel".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver
Culture
Tibetan
Dimensions
599 × 359 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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