Early Indian Cast Bronze Miniature Cannon Model on Wood Stand shrine This is a charming interpretation

This is a charming interpretation of the ship-in-a-bottle tradition and is often called a whimsey or whimsy bottle because it has no real purpose

This size shade works well on a Tiffany Studios harp lamp or boudoir bases

The child leans on an oar

single antique sconce was found in Goa

Early Indian Cast Bronze Miniature Cannon Model on Wood Stand shrine This is a charming interpretationDETAILS An antique, Indian cast bronze model cannon with etched diamond and geometric ornamentation with leaping fish handles, etched muzzle, with priming hole. The wood base is a recent addition. DATE 18th century, later base DIMENSIONS Width 8. 25 Depth 3. 75 Height 2. 55 inches Cannon: Width 8. 25 Depth 2. 25 Height 1. 75 inches