25421
Accession Number
32406
Author
Hu, Xiao-wei;Chen, Jian-li
Author Affiliation
Quanzhou Maritime Museum;Peking University, College of Archaeology and Museum
Title Of Article Chaper
Research on the Dutch-style cannon with inscription Year Four of Tainqi preserved in Quanzhou Maritime Museum
Title Of Journal Book
Sciences of Conservation and Archaeology
Volume
21
Issue
3
Pages
48-52
Collation
5 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
ISSN
1005-1538
Language Of Text
Chinese
Language Of Summary
Chinese;English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
This paper provides a detailed discussion on the inscriptions, length, weight and manufacturing location of the Dutch-style cannons dated from the 4th year during the Tianqi Emperor’s reign (A.D. 1621-1627) of the Ming Dynasty, which is now displayed in Quanzhou Maritime Museum. The cannon is one of the earliest existing Duth-style cannons produced by the Chinese people. Analytical methods such as the metallographic microscope, Vario E1 element analysis system and ICP-AED were employed. The conclusion is that the cannon is made of gray cast iron and their slight rusting condition can be attributed to the quality of the metal and the conservation environment.
Keywords
cannon;dutch;style
pub_id
25421