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Combination Sword and Wheellock Pistol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Combination Sword and Wheellock Pistol by artist unknown. The object is centered, oriented vertically. It has a metal body with an engraved design throughout. The top section features a brown, wooden or metal handle with a silver-colored, teardrop-shaped pommel. The crossguard is symmetrical with pointed ends. A mechanism with a wheel and other parts is attached to the side. The background is a plain gray color that gets darker towards the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1575
Medium
Steel, wood, shark skin
Culture
German, Saxony
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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