Arms & ArmorFirearms Accessories19th centuryAmmunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches is a firearms accessories of Indian origin created in 19th century using leather, silver, iron, velvet, brass measuring Ammunition belt (a); L. 52 1/2 in. (133.4 cm); powder flask… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Leather, silver, iron, velvet, brass |
| Dimensions | Ammunition belt (a); L. 52 1/2 in. (133.4 cm); powder flask (b); H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm); patch box (c); L. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); silver mounts (d–e); L. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); total Wt. 3 lb. 2.5 oz. (1431.7 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, Patch Box and Pouches?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches created?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches dates to 19th century.
What material is Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches made from?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches is crafted from leather, silver, iron, velvet, brass.
Is Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches in the public domain?
Ammunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask, Patch Box and Pouches is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.