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Miquelet Pistol

Llorens Torrens

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Miquelet Pistol by Llorens Torrens has a long silver barrel with gold accents at the end. The handle is made of dark wood with a curved shape and gold decorations. The grip has a distinctive design with gold inlays. A silver mechanism is visible at the top of the gun, featuring a small ring. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790–1807
Medium
Steel, gold, wood (walnut)
Culture
Spanish, Barcelona
Dimensions
599 × 418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette