Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th century CE. A finely preserved example of a lantaka (also rentaka), a miniature cannon gun that functioned as a signaling device on merchant vessels and warships. The cast-brass cannon barrel has a narrow bore surrounded by a flared muzzle a pair of loops that might function as sights on the midsection and protruding trunnions for mounting on a stand. The name lantaka is derived from the Malay word 'lantak,' meaning "hammering down" or "ramming down" in reference to the muzzle-loading firing method. Size: 10.375" L x 2.75" W (26.4 cm x 7 cm); (bore): 0.65" W (1.7 cm)

Provenance: private Friday Harbor, Washington, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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#172532

  • Condition: Age and use related surface wear, abrasions, and chips, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout. Has not been tested for firing functionality.

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