Toy Cannon

Title

Toy Cannon

Publisher

Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)

Contributor

Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)

Work Attributes

Date

1800-1894

Description

Small stone carving of a cannon on a wheeled base. The axles of the wheels are made of wood or bamboo. It was probably made in China.

Location

East Asia

Material

wood (plant material); stone (rock)

Measurements

5.5 x 3 x 4 inches

Rights

There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.

Style Period

Meiji

Subject

cannons (artillery)

Worktype

toys (recreational artifacts)

Citation

“Toy Cannon,” East Asia, accessed November 5, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/186.

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