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Miquelet Gun

late 18th-early 19th century; barrel late 17th or 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Miquelet Gun
  • Date: late 18th-early 19th century; barrel late 17th or 18th century
  • Culture: West Balkan, probably Bay of Kotor; barrel, Turkish
  • Medium: Wood, steel, brass, niello, silver, mother-of-pearl, coral, turquoise, sapphire, ruby
  • Dimensions: L. 62 3/4 in. (159.4 cm)
  • Classification: Firearms-Guns-Miquelet
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.2148
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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