Artwork
Pistol
DepartmentIslamic Art
CultureAlbanian
Date18th century
Dimensionsh. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
l. 21 in. (53.3 cm)
l. 21 in. (53.3 cm)
Credit LineSan Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Frances and Frederick Wilkins
Object number99.5.37
GeographyPlace madeAlbania, Europe
DescriptionA flintlock pistol with floral appliques on the grip and beaded molding on the stock. The pistol has an iron ramrod.ProvenanceFrances Semaan Wilkins (1916-1999) and Frederick J. Wilkins (1916-2004), San Antonio, by 1999; Frances Semaan Wilkins and Frederick J. Wilkins, by gift to the San Antonio Museum of Art, 1999Not on view
Collections
Culture: Japanese
Early- 18th century
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