Captured Ordnance

circle of Laurens Oxsen, 1667

After Java was brought entirely under Dutch rule during the Java War (1825–1830), the Dutch sought to gain control of the other Indonesian islands as well. Various military expeditions were mounted to force the rulers of these islands to recognize Dutch authority. These cannons were seized during those battles. One is an old Dutch East India Company cannon of 1667.

  • Artwork typecannon
  • Object numberNG-MC-1104
  • Dimensionsbase ring: diameter 22.3 cm, trunnion: diameter 6.7 cm, diameter 7.6 cm, calibre 6.7 cm x weight 210 kg, barrel: diameter 13.3 cm x diameter 20.5 cm, total: length 136 cm x diameter 33.5 cm, length 121.5 cm, muzzle-vent: length 112 cm, length 14.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbronze