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Holster pistol. Circa 1630
Holster pistol. Circa 1630
Object type
Holster pistol
Place of origin
Holland, Amsterdam
Date
Circa 1630
Materials
Gold, steel, wood, mother-of-pearl, rubies, emeralds
Technique
Carving, engraving, inlay, gilding, enamel, casting
Dimensions
Total length: 64,5 cm; barrel length: 45,0 cm; calibre: 14 mm
Object history note
Was presented by the commercial agent Karel de Moulin to Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich in 1630.
Publications
Yablonskaya E.A. Dutch firearms of the 17-18th cc. [Catalogue of the collection of the Moscow Kremlin State historical and cultural museum and heritage site], M., 2012
"Ratification of friendship …" Ambassadorial gifts to Russian Tsars. Catalogue of the exhibition. Moscow, 2005
State Armoury Chamber, Spb, 2002
The Armoury Chamber of Moscow Kremlin Museums. Album. Moscow, 2006
Museum number
Ор-284