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Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols

Louis-Julien Gastinne-Renette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two ornate, antique percussion pistols with intricate designs and engravings on the handles, lying in a velvet-lined case alongside various tools and accessories. The case is open, revealing its contents. The background of the image shows a dark-colored surface surrounding the case.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Steel, wood (ebony), gold, velvet, brass, baize
Culture
French, Paris
Dimensions
599 × 326 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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