Amazing.
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Attached is of such examples, cast in Oriental India between mid XVI and end XVII centuries, with a diameter of 1,5 cms and a cannon length of 97 cms. (excluding the cascavel).
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Fernando, the photos you posted there are as close to what I'd call a "dead ringer" (identical) as you can get. I isolated and compared features of the boy's cannon to yours and they are an excellent match down to some small details. I don't know the size of the boy's discovery so didn't compare that, but that's not as critical as the contours.
Question 1: If you could clarify this perhaps in terms that an American would understand:
Please where is that in other terms?
Question 2: How do we know or how can we prove that it was cast in "oriental India?"
Question 3: Do you have any closeup photos of the small raised insignia just forward of the breech opening?
Question 4: Regarding the Thunder Mug which is serving as the stand for the long gun: As I'm sure you know that is a separate device for signalling, making noise, celebrating. These are still widely used in Italy, lined up by the dozens or hundreds, along a train of blackpowder. Were any markings noticed on that item? Do you know where it came from?