Snaphance Gun

North African, Moroccan

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Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, steel, silver, enamel, and bone

Dimensions

H.: 158.8 cm (62 1/2 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

George F. Harding Collection

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