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Pair of Wheellock Pistols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two wheellock pistols with ornate designs and gold accents, featuring intricate engravings and etchings on the metal surfaces. The stocks are made of a decorative material, possibly wood or ivory, and have a rounded butt. A large, round, decorative cap adorns the end of each butt. The mechanisms, including the wheel and frizzen, are visible and appear to be made of metal. The background is a plain gray color, providing a neutral contrast to the detailed, antique firearms. The title of the image is Pair of Wheellock Pistols.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1572
Medium:
Wood (cherry), steel, gold, bone
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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