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Pair of Snaphaunce Pistols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two brown wooden grip handguns with silver metal components and engravings; one lies horizontally above the other. The handguns have a curved handle and a long barrel on the top. There are intricate designs on the handle and the metal parts. A hammer is visible on each handgun.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Wood (walnut), steel
Culture
Italian, Bologna
Dimensions
599 × 401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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