Japanese Edo Period Blunderbuss Swivel Cannon and Yoke

Description:

Japanese Edo Period Blunderbuss Swivel Cannon and Yoke, bronze with raised flower designs on the tiller breech and a chrysanthemum in front of the vent, with bamboo strapping over a long wood slat, and yoke, overall lg. 34 in.

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

In very good condition with a light green patina.


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