Wall Gun (Hakenbüchse) with Stock and Stand

European, possibly German

firearm-cannonarms

Date

early 16th century

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Length overall of cannon: 39 1/16 in. (99.3 cm) Caliber: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) Weight of cannon: 37 lb. 3 oz.

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

George F. Harding Collection

Also notable

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European, possibly German

Triptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ

German; Cologne

Triptych of the Virgin and Child with Saints

South German