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Bombards (cannons)

Scope note

Early cannons in use from the 14th to the 16th century, typically of large bore, made of wrought iron or cast bronze and firing stone cannonballs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000183060

Broader Terms used

cannons (artillery)

Equivalent Terms used

bombard (cannon)

Created

13yrs ago

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