Rare Mongolian rifle - Himalayan regions, Mongolia, 18th-20th centuryRifle with a miquelet lock. A special trigger system found particularly in Mongolia but also in certain Himalayan regions and as fa[...]
This matchlock arquebus called JIAO ZHI (giao chi) is typical of Vietnam, it should not be confused with the Indonesian models (Istinggar) which are quite similar. These firearms appeared early in Vie[...]
Afghan Matchlock Rifle - Afghanistan, Kunduz Region, 19th CenturyCollected by the former owner during the winter of 1971 in the Northern Mountains, east of Kunduz (Afghanistan).In December 1971, block[...]
Japan, EDO period (1603 - 1868) HIYA ZUTSU, small portable cannon for launching arrows or flaming projectiles used by samurai and soldiers. Wooden frame with steel tube with rimmed muzzle equipped wit[...]
This matchlock is called Teppo in Japanese, or also Tanegashima (or more rarely Hinawaju). It dates from the 19th century.
The matchlock arquebus was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in 1543, on[...]
Powder Pear
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Lacquer, blond horn, bone and skin
H. 12; L 7 cm
(restoration)
Small oval powder flask in tortoiseshell lacquer centred with a round medallion of blon[...]
Powder flask with tiger head
India, circa 1900
Iron and silver
H. 17 cm - Base diameter 10 cm
The iron body is entirely decorated with foliate scrolls in silver damascene. Two hoop rings.
The s[...]
CHINESE CANON, late 18th century. 24948 Made of cast iron. Round shaped barrel reinforced with strong rings, complete with its two trunnions. Length 1.26 m. Mouth diameter 68 mm. Mouth caliber 27 mm. [...]
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