A BRONZE CANNON, QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG PERIOD China, 1821-1850. Massively cast in tapering cylindrical form with raised ribs dividing the vent, reinforcements, chase and muzzle, flanked by a pair of cylindrical trunnions with incised inscriptions, the finial knob of a domed shape.

Inscriptions: The trunnion with a weight mark '104 Jin'.

Provenance: French trade.
Condition: Excellent condition with some wear and casting flaws, few nicks, small dents, light surface scratches, and malachite encrustations. Fine naturally grown patina overall.

Weight: 66 kg
Dimensions: Length 87 cm

Literature comparison:
Compare related bronze cannons, dating to the Qing dynasty, illustrated in Armaments and Military Provisions, The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Shanghai, 2008, pp. 189-191, no. 198-202.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, 8 November 2018, lot 157
Price: GBP 43,750 or approx. EUR 59,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A very rare pair of documentary bronze cannons, dated to the 21st year of the Daoguang reign, corresponding to 1841 and of the period
Expert remark: Compare the related form and design. Note the slightly larger size (102 cm) and that this lot comprises two cannons.



道光時期銅炮
中國，1821-1850年。三匝鐵炮，體形較大，錐形圓柱形狀，工藝之精堪。

款識：一寸一分二，一百四斤四兩

來源：法國古玩交易。
品相：狀況極好，有一些磨損和鑄造缺陷、少量刻痕、小凹痕，輕微的表面劃痕和綠色銅鏽，良好的自然包漿。

重量：66 公斤
尺寸：長 87 厘米

文獻比較：
比較相近的清代銅火砲，見《故宮博物館藏文物珍品全集‧清宮武備》，上海，2008年，頁189-191，編號198-202。

拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：倫敦邦瀚斯，2018年11月8日，lot 157
價格：GBP 43,750（相當於今日EUR 59,000）
描述：清道光一對銅紀年火砲，「大清道光二十一年」滿漢銘文
專家評論：比較相近的外型和設計。請注意尺寸較大(102厘米) ，以及此拍品為一對火砲。