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Pistol Barrel

ca. 1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Steel barrel with brass and copper incrustation, decorated at breech and muzzle with a diaper of trophies.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel with brass and copper incrustation
Brief description
Pistol barrel with brass and copper incrustation, France, ca. 1600
Physical description
Steel barrel with brass and copper incrustation, decorated at breech and muzzle with a diaper of trophies.
Dimensions
  • Length: 58.5cm
  • Height: 2.5cm
  • Depth: 2.3cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Major Victor Alexander Farquharson
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.622-1927

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Record createdNovember 14, 2002
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