Arms & ArmorFirearms Accessories19th centuryAmmunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases is a firearms accessories of Indian origin created in 19th century using leather, silver, brass, wood, silk, semiprecious stones measuring Ammunition belt (a); L. 30 in. (77.5 cm); W. 6 1/2 in… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Leather, silver, brass, wood, silk, semiprecious stones |
| Dimensions | Ammunition belt (a); L. 30 in. (77.5 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 6.8 oz. (1100 g); powder flask (b); H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 8.3 oz. (235.3 g) |
| Classification | Firearms Accessories |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | 19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1801 – 1900.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases created?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases dates to 19th century.
What material is Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases made from?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases is crafted from leather, silver, brass, wood, silk, semiprecious stones.
Is Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases in the public domain?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Cartridge Cases is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.