A Malay "Lantaka" cannon
A Malay "Lantaka" cannon
Bronze tube of foliage and stylised geometric motifs decoration
Geometric shaped mouth and gun breech reinforcement
Same metal swivel support to be fixed to the vessel's rails
2,5 cm calibre
India, 18th/19th century
(one dolphin missing, signs of wear)
Lenght: 80 cm
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A Malay "Lantaka" cannon
Bronze tube of foliage and stylised geometric motifs decoration
Geometric shaped mouth and gun breech reinforcement
Same metal swivel support to be fixed to the vessel's rails
2,5 cm calibre
India, 18th/19th century
(one dolphin missing, signs of wear)
Lenght: 80 cm