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Artwork Details

TitleAmmunition Belt with Powder Flask and Four Pouches
MediumLeather, steel, gold, tooth (elephant)
DimensionsAmmunition 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)
ClassificationFirearms Accessories
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CulturePersian
Date Range1801 – 1900

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