Cast Bronze Cannon Handles, Depicting 2 Dragons. Chinese Work From The Ming Period Or Before.

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Object description :

"Cast Bronze Cannon Handles, Depicting 2 Dragons. Chinese Work From The Ming Period Or Before."

These two gun handles were separated from the gun carriage by sawing. They are made of cast yellow bronze. They represent two powerful threatening dragons. Although they were discovered in Japan, they are certainly of Chinese origin. We think they are from the Ming period, 16th or 17th century, but they could be earlier. These are extremely rare objects, we do not know of any others. This is a page of Chinese history and it would be interesting to discover for which important battle these guns were cast. The price is for one, the other remaining in our collection. Weight approximately 3kg each. 17x8cm.

Price: 1 700 €

Artist: Ming
Period: 17th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: En l'etat

Material: Bronze
Length: 170mm
Height: 80mm

Reference: 1389399
Availability: In stock