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Matchlock Gun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The gun is long and thin with a stock. The stock is dark brown with orange circular designs on the left side. A white and gold metal piece attaches the stock to the barrel. The barrel is dark brown with silver pieces. The end of the barrel is rounded. A trigger guard is present near the stock. A hammer is visible on the left side near the stock. The background is a plain gray color. The overall appearance is that of a Matchlock Gun.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, iron, wood, ivory, gold, silver, copper alloy, pigment
Culture
Indian, Rajasthan, possibly Gwalior
Dimensions
599 × 215 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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