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Miquelet Gun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Miquelet Gun by an unknown artist features a firearm with intricate inlays. The gun has a long barrel and stock, with the stock being predominantly decorated with geometric patterns in shades of brown, beige, and white. The metal components, including the trigger guard, hammer, and cock, have a dark brown patina. The stock's design consists of various shapes, including triangles, diamonds, and circles. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood, steel, brass, niello, silver, mother-of-pearl, coral, turquoise, sapphire, ruby
Culture
Balkan
Dimensions
600 × 403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette