Reproduction of Hand Cannon
1956.01.0001
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Hand Cannon (1956.01.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Late 14th century |
| Culture | Chinese |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 12.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.8 cm |
| Weight | 318 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Reddish brown (2.5 y 3/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Bequest of John Needles Chester |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | If it is a reproduction, it is a good one. Not an expert on Chinese arms though. Bill Smoot, 3/12/2004 |