Matchlock Gun

Gunsmith Inscribed by Enamiya Sakubei Japanese

18th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 377

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Provenance

Title: Matchlock Gun
Gunsmith: Inscribed by Enamiya Sakubei (Japanese, active 18th century)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, silver, wood, lacquer, brass
Dimensions: L. 52 1/8 in. (132.4 cm); L. of barrel 40 5/16 in. (102.4 cm); Cal. .57 in. (14.5 mm); Wt. 6 lb. 8 oz. (2948 g)
Classification: Firearms-Guns-Matchlock
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object Number: 32.75.239
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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