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Pair of Miquelet Pistols

Francisco Pintan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two miquelet pistols, made by Francisco Pintan, with dark-colored wooden grips and intricately designed metal components, featuring floral etchings and ornate details. The top pistol faces right, while the bottom one faces left. Both are presented on a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1757
Medium:
Steel, wood (family leguminosae), silver
Culture:
Colonial Spanish, probably Mexico
Dimensions:
599 × 379 px
Museum record:
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