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Pyrotechnic thunder tube
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The barrel is made of cast yellow copper and is stamped on top with a mark in the shape of a crowned hunting horn. The stock is unworked. The iron furniture was blackened, which is only visible on the lock plate. The ramrod is made of wood.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit linePyrotechnische donderbus. c. 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.