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Model Cannon (Culverin)

A work made of bronze, oak, and iron.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze, oak, and iron.

Date:

1580/1600

Artist:

French

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Dodemant

Title

Model Cannon (Culverin)

Place

France (Object made in)

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1570–1700

Medium

Bronze, oak, and iron

Dimensions

Length of barrel: 26 15/16 in. (68.5 cm) Bore: 25/32 in. (2 cm) Caliber: 29/32 in. (2.3 cm) Left cheek to end of trail: 32 1/8 in. (81.5 cm) Width at cheek: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) Width at trail: 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) Diameter of wheel: 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm) Distance between outer side of hubs: 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm) Distance between mounted cannon muzzle and end of trail: 44 3/16 in. (112.3 cm) Weight of cannon: 23 lb. 2 oz Weight of carriage: 21 lb. 8 oz.

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.3564a-b

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