Hand Cannon (Chong)
Object type: Hand cannon (chong)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Chinese
Date: dated 1424
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: L. 14 1/16 in. (35.7 cm); Cal. .59 in. (15 mm); Wt. 5 lb. 0.2 oz. (2273.6 g)
Classification: Firearms
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2002
Accession year: 2002
Tags: Cannons