Odd Lantaka, where was it made?

cannonmn · 28th April 2016, 01:42 AM

This Lantaka is about 48 inches long with about one-inch (25mm) bore. It differs from many others with its light green patina, much like that of bronze cannons made with 90/10 alloy. The cascabel has a roughly square cavity and not a cylindrical or conical one, like typical Lantaka. Where was it made please?

josh stout · 2nd May 2016, 10:05 PM

I saw one like that recently that was firmly atributed as Thai. The regional lantaka design is a bit simpler than others, with a lotus flower muzzle. Unfortunately I don't know enough to describe diferences well, but the overall look of this oneseems very close to the single Thai example I have seen.

kahnjar1 · 3rd May 2016, 09:07 PM

These Lantaka are displayed at Fort Siloso on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The weathering colour is different on each, which I guess is due to different metal mix. There are also different styles here.

28th April 2016, 01:42 AM	#1
cannonmn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 161	Odd Lantaka, where was it made? This Lantaka is about 48 inches long with about one-inch (25mm) bore. It differs from many others with its light green patina, much like that of bronze cannons made with 90/10 alloy. The cascabel has a roughly square cavity and not a cylindrical or conical one, like typical Lantaka. Where was it made please?

3rd May 2016, 09:07 PM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,785	These Lantaka are displayed at Fort Siloso on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The weathering colour is different on each, which I guess is due to different metal mix. There are also different styles here. Attached Images

2nd May 2016, 10:05 PM	#2
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	I saw one like that recently that was firmly atributed as Thai. The regional lantaka design is a bit simpler than others, with a lotus flower muzzle. Unfortunately I don't know enough to describe diferences well, but the overall look of this oneseems very close to the single Thai example I have seen.