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Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke)

A work made of steel, brass, walnut, horn, and mother-of-pearl.
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  • A work made of steel, brass, walnut, horn, and mother-of-pearl.

Date:

1630

Artist:

Polish, Silesia, Teschen

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke)

Place

Teschen (Object made in:)

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1630

Medium

Steel, brass, walnut, horn, and mother-of-pearl

Dimensions

L. 115.5 cm (45 1/2 in.) Barrel L. 89 cm (35 in.) Caliber .35 Wt. 5 lb. 11 oz.

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.3305

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