
Snaphance pistol bearing traces of gold damascening on the lock and barrel, the stock is inlaid with floral decorations of engraved bone and mother-of-pearl.
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Title of artwork, date
Pocket Pistol, 1600
Date supported
1971
Medium and material
Wood, ivory, mother-of-pearl & gold
Dimensions
29 cm
Grant
500
Total cost
10500
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