Bullet Mold for a Light Artillery Piece
Unknown
18th century
Medium
Brass, iron
Dimensions
H.: 36 cm (14 1/8 in.)
Classification
firearm-accessory
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
116747
About the Artist
Unknown
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