A Matchlock Pistol and A Rare Doran [Ammunition Box]
Edo Period (18th-19th century)
The pistol of typical form with octagonal barrel decorated in gold and silver nunomezogan with a dragon amongst clouds, the stock and ramrod oak, the serpentine, trigger, lock-plate and pan-cover of brass, maker's stamp on the lock-plate; the doran in lacquered leather, the cover with a hi-dokei [sun-clock], written on the top Kaichu hi-dokei [portable sun-clock]
30.7cm. and 21.5cm. long respectively (2)
A Matchlock Pistol and A Rare Doran [Ammunition Box]
Edo Period (18th-19th century)
The pistol of typical form with octagonal barrel decorated in gold and silver nunomezogan with a dragon amongst clouds, the stock and ramrod oak, the serpentine, trigger, lock-plate and pan-cover of brass, maker's stamp on the lock-plate; the doran in lacquered leather, the cover with a hi-dokei [sun-clock], written on the top Kaichu hi-dokei [portable sun-clock]
30.7cm. and 21.5cm. long respectively (2)
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