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Hand Cannon

Hand Cannon. Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: L. 37 in. (94 cm). Gunsmith: Inscribed by Kazuki Nobumichi (Japanese, active late 18th-early 19th century). Date: late 18th-early 19th century.
The decoration on the barrel shows carp ascending a waterfall, symbolic of success in life.
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Title:
Hand Cannon
Caption:
Hand Cannon. Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: L. 37 in. (94 cm). Gunsmith: Inscribed by Kazuki Nobumichi (Japanese, active late 18th-early 19th century). Date: late 18th-early 19th century. The decoration on the barrel shows carp ascending a waterfall, symbolic of success in life.
Technique/material:
Iron, gold, silver, wood, brass
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:
4400 x 2835 px | 35.7 MB
Print size:
37.3 x 24.0 cm | 14.7 x 9.4 in (300 dpi)