The jeweled gun of Sultan Mahmud I, dated 1732-1733, hand crafted by the Armenian master jeweler Hovhannes Agha Düz (Յովհաննէս Աղա Դուզ [Դուզեան / Տյուզեան գերդաստան]).
Art Museum in San Francisco, CA.
 |
| Jeweled Gun of Sultan Mahmud I |
Referencing the elite pastimes of hunting and writing, this ceremonial jeweled musket set includes a dagger, pen box, penholder with reed pen, penknife, a cleaner, and a spoon - all conveniently housed within the butt and breech of the musket.
 |
| Pen Box from the Gun Set of Mahmud I |
 |
| This pen box has an ink container in the end that opens. This object holds a pen holder, a knife and fits into the butt of a musket. |
 |
| The dagger fits inside a compartment in the butt of the musket. |
 |
| Dagger from the Gun Set of Mahmud I. |
 |
| Spoon from the Gun Set of Mahmud I |
 |
| Cleaner for Flash Pan and Lock from the Gun Set of Mahmud I |
No comments:
Post a Comment