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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
Museum record:
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