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Pair of Wheellock Pistols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two silver and gold handguns with engravings on a gray background. The handguns are positioned one on top of the other. The side of each handgun faces the left, with the barrel pointing to the right. The butt of each handgun is flared and engraved with two people. The body of each handgun features various engravings. The hammer and trigger are engraved. The guns have a wheellock mechanism. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1590
Medium
Steel, wood, ivory
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
600 × 546 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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