AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
By Auctions Imperial
May 25, 2024
1910 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States

LOT 106:

A VERY RARE MUGHAL BRONZE CANNON

Sold for: $1,300
Start price:
$ 300
Estimated price :
$600 - $800
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A VERY RARE MUGHAL BRONZE CANNON
A very seldom encountered example of the type, cast in bronze with finely molded floriform muzzle and breach, prominent cascabel and trunnions. The rear sight cast about the touch hole and the front sight in the form of a dolphin. Well-patinated. C. 1600-1650. Such cannon were used on shipboard as well as on ramparts. Overall length 31.6 cm / 12 1/2". Condition II