Art of Artillery
For many centuries, guns were royal and national status symbols. They were expensive to make; and even including some decoration in the design did not add greatly to the final cost.
But sometimes an especially splendid gun was required for propaganda or decorative purposes; some of which are on display here.
Associated objects
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'The furies' gun
Decorated bronze cannon with wooden carriage carved with two furies grasping torches.
Dates from 1773 | Object number: XIX.79
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Burmese bronze cannon
Bronze cannon in the form of a dragon.
Dates from 1790 | Object number: XIX.123
