Cannon (Bastard Culverin) Made for Henry II, King of France
Object type: Cannon
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: French
Date: ca. 1550
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: L. 123.5 in. (313.7 cm); W. (at trunnions) 19 1/2 in. (49.53 cm); Diam. (at cascabel) 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Wt. 2,666 lb. (1209 kg)
Classification: Firearms-Cannon
Credit line: Purchase, Ronald S. Lauder, Alejandro Santo Domingo, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fisch Gifts, 2018
Accession year: 2018