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Trigger Guard

early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

pierced and chiselled steel, decorated with a twin-tailed mermaid


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pierced and chiselled steel
Brief description
Trigger guard of pierced and chiselled steel, decorated with a twin-tailed mermaid, Brescia, early 17th century
Physical description
pierced and chiselled steel, decorated with a twin-tailed mermaid
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.1in
  • Width: 1.4in
Credit line
Given by Mr S. J. Whawell
Collection
Accession number
M.552-1924

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Record createdApril 20, 2004
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