Percussion Pistol

Caucasian, Dagestan, probably Kubachi

dated A.H.1272 / 1855-56 CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 379

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Title: Percussion Pistol
Date: dated A.H.1272 / 1855-56 CE
Geography: Tbilisi
Culture: Caucasian, Dagestan, probably Kubachi
Medium: Steel, silver gilt, gold, niello
Dimensions: L. 14 3/4 in. (37.47 cm); Cal. .51 in. (12.95 mm)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Percussion
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object Number: 32.75.282
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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