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Unknown
Portuguese Gunlate 18th century

Not on view
Small antique pistol with deep red lacquered wood stock, dark patinated metal fittings, gold inlaid decoration, and a multi-barrel cluster at the muzzle

Unknown, Portuguese Gun, late 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Portuguese Gun
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
late 18th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Wood and metal
Dimensions
1 1/4 × 2 9/16 × 11/16 in. (3.2 × 6.5 × 1.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead
Accession Number
M.59.35.15
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art