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Barrel from a Ceremonial Musket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black metal barrel, long and cylindrical, with flared ends. The barrel features a repeating pattern of silver and gold inlays. The inlays form curvilinear designs and round shapes. One end of the barrel has a short, decorative protrusion. The background is light gray. The title of the object is "Barrel from a Ceremonial Musket" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Iron, gold, copper, silver
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
598 × 352 px
Museum record:
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