Mortar on Carriage
1753
Medium
Bronze, iron, and wood
Dimensions
overall of mortar: H.: 45.2 cm (17 3/4 in.); Muzzle bore: H.: 34.5 cm (6 13/16 in.); Carriage at base: W.: 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.); Overall length of mounted mortar on base: H.: 84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.)
Classification
firearm-cannon
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
116194
About the Artist
Unknown
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