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Two Wheellock Pistols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a metal handgun with intricate designs and patterns etched into its surface. The handgun has a long barrel and a bulbous end. A trigger and wheel mechanism are visible on the handgun. The handgun is pointed to the right side of the image. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The handgun is titled "Two Wheellock Pistols".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600
Medium:
Iron, gold
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
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