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Matchlock Gun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the "Matchlock Gun" by artist. The gun is standing upright on a short rectangular beige stand. The gun has a long barrel and a dark-colored stock. A metal band encircles the bottom of the barrel. The gun has a trigger and a hammer. The hammer is pulled back. A long thin piece of metal runs along the top of the barrel. The background is a plain off-white wall and floor.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
German or Austrian
Dimensions
236 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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