Cannon, anonymous, before 1745 Cannon. Gun Mount. frame Bronze cannon, a complicated decoration at the top, partly cast in relief and then covered with silver; The surface of gold inlaid with silver, small rubies are used in a few places. Main form European. The cannon carries the symbols of the king of Kandy: a sun, half moon and Singalese lion. The wooden cane has paintings of animals and flowers. With a chop and kick. Sri Lanka bronze (metal). wood (plant material). silver (metal). precious stone (material). gold (metal). ruby (mineral) casting / inlay (process) / sawing Sri Lanka. Kandy.
Cannon, anonymous, before 1745 Cannon. Gun Mount. frame Bronze cannon, a complicated decoration at the top, partly cast in relief and then covered with silver; The surface of gold inlaid with silver, small rubies are used in a few places. Main form European. The cannon carries the symbols of the king of Kandy: a sun, half moon and Singalese lion. The wooden cane has paintings of animals and flowers. With a chop and kick. Sri Lanka bronze (metal). wood (plant material). silver (metal). precious stone (material). gold (metal). ruby (mineral) casting / inlay (process) / sawing Sri Lanka. Kandy. Netherlands
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