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Arms and Armor: Notable Acquisitions 1991–2002
Yataghan, ca. 1525–30
Workshop of Ahmed Tekelü (Iranian (?), active in Istanbul, ca. 1520–30)
Turkish (Istanbul)
Steel, walrus ivory, gold, silver, rubies, turquoise, and pearls; L. 23 3/8 in. (59.3 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1993 (1993.14)
Portions of an Armor for Vincenzo Luigi di Capua, Prince of Riccia, ca. 1595
Pompeo della Cesa (Italian, active ca. 1565–1600)
Italian (Milan)
Steel, gold, leather, and brass; H. 19 in. (48 cm)
Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2001 (2001.72)
Cuirassier Armor, ca. 1610–20
Italian (Milan or Brescia)
Steel, gold, leather, and textile; H. as mounted 54 in. (137.2 cm); Wt. 86 lbs. 8 oz. (39.2 kg)
Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2002 (2002.130a–p)
Armor of the Gusoku type, 18th century
Bamen Tomotsugu (Japanese, active 18th century)
Edo period (1615–1868) Lacquered iron and leather, shakudo, silver, silk, horse hair, and ivory; H. as mounted 58 5/8 in. (148.8 cm); W. 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm)
Gift of Etsuko O. Morris and John H. Morris Jr. in memory of Dr. Frederick M. Pederson, 2001 (2001.642)
Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver, serial no. 12406, ca. 1854
Samuel Colt (American, 1814–1862)
Gustave Young (American, 1827–1895)
American (Hartford, Connecticut)
Steel, brass, gold, and wood; L. 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Gift of George and Butonne Repaire, 1995 (1995.336)