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Gun Barrel

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Iran (made)

Chiseled steel barrel, with broad fields at breech and muzzle of chiseled floral ornament within a diamond lattice surrounded by scrolling floral borders. The barrel is inscribed with the owner's name 'Muhammad B Afzal' and signed by the maker 'Muhammad Muqim'


Object details

Categories
Arms & Armour
Islam
Object type
Gun barrel
Materials and techniques
Forged steel, chiseled
Brief description
Chiselled steel gun barrel, with floral and diamond ornament, inscribed with the owner's and maker's names, Iran, early 19th century
Physical description
Chiseled steel barrel, with broad fields at breech and muzzle of chiseled floral ornament within a diamond lattice surrounded by scrolling floral borders. The barrel is inscribed with the owner's name 'Muhammad B Afzal' and signed by the maker 'Muhammad Muqim'
Dimensions
  • Overall length: 58.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Muhammad B Afzal' (On the barrel; inlay (process))
    Translation
    Owner's name
  • 'Muhammad Muqim' (On the barrel; inlay (process))
    Translation
    Maker's name
Collection
Middle East Section
Accession number
587-1876

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Record createdSeptember 20, 2002
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O67618/gun-barrel-unknown/
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