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Unknown Artist — Wheellock Rifle

Unknown Artist

Wheellock Rifle

1600

German gunsmiths of the early 17th century elevated firearms to art objects, as seen in this rifle's intricate inlays and sophisticated wheellock mechanism.

Medium
Iron, silver, fruitwood, staghorn, and mother-of-pearl

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Unknown Artist, Wheellock Rifle, 1600

German gunsmiths of the early 17th century elevated firearms to art objects, as seen in this rifle's intricate inlays and sophisticated wheellock mechanism.

Medium
Iron, silver, fruitwood, staghorn, and mother-of-pearl
Year
1600
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Steel, Wood, Unique Work

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago