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Wheel-lock Petronel
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A petronel was a type of long pistol made with a wheel-lock ignition. Despite its length, the petronel was fired at the wrist like a pistol and not at the shoulder like a rifle. They were generally made in pairs during the early 1600s. Civilian versions were elaborately decorated for aristocratic clients.
| Artist / Maker | Georg Kurland |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1630 |
| Culture / Origin | Silesia (Southwestern Poland), Teschen, 17th century |
| Medium | steel, gilding, and wood inlaid with elk horn, ivory, and mother-of-pearl |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13 x 73 x 6 cm (5 1/8 x 28 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
About the Artist
Georg Kurland (Polish) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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