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Written by: Ayşe ŞahinResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 183132
SaxonyDouble-Barrel Wheellock Pistol (Puffer)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Saxony |
|---|---|
| Date | 1580/1600 |
| Culture / Origin | Saxony |
| Medium | Steel, copper alloy, pyrite, leather, fruitwood, and staghorn |
| Dimensions | H.: 57.8 cm (22 3/4 in.); Barrel: H.: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Applied Arts of Europe |
| Type | Arms |
About the Artist
George Gotthelff Noster — German, 1739-1811 — Oschatz, Saxony, Germany Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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