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Indian; Mughal
Matchlock gun (toradar) eighteenth century
Steel, rosewood, ivory | 160.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38421
Ballroom, Sandringham House
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A hunting matchlock or toradar shikargah with a smooth-bore, fluted, steel barrel, richly chiselled at the muzzle and breech; steel lock, back and trigger plates chiselled with wild animals and terminating in bird-head scrolls; rosewood stock with ivory and chased steel heel-plate.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76
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Creator(s)
(nationality)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, rosewood, ivory
Measurements
160.5 cm (whole object)
113.5 cm (barrel length)
Place of Production
Lahore [Punjab]
