Grandmaster Carafa-period Moyana
Attributed to
Pietro Antonio Famucelli
Date1680-1690
Classification(s)
Object TypeCannon; Naval Gun
Registration NumberMMM 004257
DescriptionThe spherical iron projectile fired by this gun probably weighed some 5 pounds. One can note the bust of Grandmaster Gregorio Carafa on the top of the barrel, and a cascabel projecting from the rear of the gun in the shape of a Turk's head. MaterialBronze
Place of ManufactureMaltese
Dimensions40.5cm (trunnions) x 246cmPublished ReferencesThe Malta Times' 22 March 1889 p. 2; 'The Sunday Times of Malta' 27 January 1952 p.7Alternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 85906
- Inventory Card 41160-1
- Other 26527 (Palace Armoury card number); PA AT/014 (Palace Armoury Inventory number); 133 (British Inventory); 207 (Order of St. John Inventory)
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
MMM 004251
1601-1622
Armaments / Artillery
MMM 003900
1741-1773
Armaments / Artillery
MMM 005074.3
Armaments / Armament Accessories
