Pair of Flintlock Pistols of Empress Catherine the Great (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds a pair of late 18th century flintlock pistols belonging to Catherine the Great in its collection. Made from steel, brass and adorned with ivory and gold, the pistols are currently on display in Gallery 375.
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Artist | Johan Adolph Grecke |
Year | 1786 |
Medium | Steel, ivory, gold, brass |
Dimensions | 36.8 cm (14.5 in) |
Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art |
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