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Western Europe, Portugal & Netherlands / Southeast Asia, Malaysia & Indonesia, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A finely preserved example of a brass swivel cannon known as a "lela" of a massive size with a 2 inch (5.1 cm) bore meant to be mounted on ships or forts. This slender example features a flared muzzle rim with a raised rocaille cartouche near the base ring and 2 lateral trunnions for a swivel mounting. This type of cannon was produced throughout Southeast Asia in foundries modeled after the European muzzle loading models - however, based on the style of this piece, it likely originated in Europe. Lelas almost always have a hollow tube cast into the butt end for inserting a wooden handle to swivel and aim the gun. While small cannon guns like lantaka were used for signaling, this lela was a weapon for protection. Size: 66" L x 8.5" W (167.6 cm x 21.6 cm); bore: 2" W (5.1 cm)

Provenance: private Sunset Beach, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Surface wear commensurate with age and use, abrasions and chips throughout. Patina and toning throughout and light mineral deposits. A few modern paint stains on surface. Overall excellent condition!

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