Arms & ArmorFirearms Accessories19th centuryAmmunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches is a firearms accessories of Persian origin created in 19th century using leather, steel, gold, tooth (elephant) measuring Ammunition belt (a); L. 29 in. (73.7 cm); Wt. 1.5 oz. (42.5… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Leather, steel, gold, tooth (elephant) |
| Dimensions | Ammunition belt (a); L. 29 in. (73.7 cm); Wt. 1.5 oz. (42.5 g); powder flask (b); H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 7.4 oz. (209.8 g); cartridge case (c); H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.1 cm); Wt. 12.2 oz. (345.9 g); pouch (d); H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g); pouch (e); H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 5.4 oz. (153.1 g); pouch (f); H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 5.5 oz. (155.9 g); cartridge case lining (g); H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.1 cm); cartridges (h–i); H. of each 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. of each 1 oz. (28.3 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 Persian culture. The estimated date range is 1801 – 1900.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches?
Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches created?
Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches dates to 19th century.
What material is Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches made from?
Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches is crafted from leather, steel, gold, tooth (elephant).
Is Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches in the public domain?
Ammunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.