Production: Unknown
Wheel-lock rifle. Stock inlaid wih ivory and bone, decorated with a variety of hunting scenes.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Length: 1059.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century, Late
Production date:
AD 1593
: dated 1593
This highly decorated piece was intended to show off the wealth and status of its owner. The inlays of ivory and bone, decorated with a variety of hunting scenes, were expensive and this piece was a luxury item. It was probably used with a rest as it is so long and would have been difficult to hold steady.
Inlay
composed of
ivory
Stock
Accession number: HEN.M.425-1933
Primary reference Number: 19506
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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