Chinese Breech-loading Swivel Cannon

Description:

Chinese Breech-loading Swivel Cannon, c. 16th to 17th century, lantaka-style cast bronze gun with opening for breech loading, small trunnions with cast flowers on the ends, long tapered barrel with three bands near the muzzle, overall lg. 37 in.

Provenance: Springfield Arsenal, LLC; to Rodney Hilton Brown Collection; The War Museum.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Very good condition with patination.


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