Moukahla

Moroccan; lock, European

second half 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Moukahla
Date: second half 19th century
Culture: Moroccan; lock, European
Medium: Wood, steel, ivory, silver, polychromy
Dimensions: L. 53 in. (134.6 cm)
Classification: Firearms-Guns-Snaphaunce
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.2229
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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