8th December 2021, 02:05 AM | #1 |
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Curious Symbol On Breechloading Cannon
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Hope everything is fine. I wish to know what this symbol means, or is it just a sight for aiming. Thank you. |
8th December 2021, 02:37 PM | #2 |
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It looks like a lashing point to me.
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9th December 2021, 12:29 PM | #3 |
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Hi David,
Could it be a Surya Majapahit symbol? Thank you. Regards. |
10th December 2021, 09:42 PM | #4 | |
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Here is an example of Surya Majapahit found in Javanese temples. |
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11th December 2021, 04:17 AM | #5 |
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Is the gun brass or iron?
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11th December 2021, 03:31 PM | #6 |
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Hi, guys.
Thank you for your replies. It is made of bronze, Rick.Thanks. Regards. |
12th December 2021, 09:57 AM | #7 |
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As it is centred on the trunnions, and looks worn, I agree that it appears that it was for lashing or could also be used for a front sight.
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12th December 2021, 05:46 PM | #8 |
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The inverted V at the back of the breech could be used as the rear sight.
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14th December 2021, 01:25 AM | #9 |
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Hi Guys,
Thank you for all your replies. I thought it was a relic from the Majapahit Empire😕. Vince |
18th December 2021, 04:02 PM | #10 | |
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"Majapahit cetbang cannon from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from ca. 1470-1478. The Surya Majapahit emblem can be seen." As you can see, there is a Surya Majapahit emblem on this cetbang in much the same place as the symbol on yours. I still don't think yours shows a Surya Majapahit because the form seems wrong, but perhaps it is a symbol relating to Mataram or some other subsequent kingdom. |
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20th December 2021, 02:34 PM | #11 |
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Thank you David for giving my cannon a
second look and opinion. 😊Stay well, Vince |
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