Lantaka
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The lantaka, also known as the rentaka, was a type of bronze portable cannon or swivel gun, sometimes mounted on merchant vessels and warships in Maritime Southeast Asia. vessels from areas that are n
Two Malay rentaka
18th-century engraving of a Philippine karakoa, a lantaka can be seen mounted on the raised platform. A wheeled cannon is placed on the deck, facing forward.
Collection of Philippine lantaka in a European museum
A Moro brass lantaka from the Sulu Archipelago, Honolulu Museum of Art
Java arquebus
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A Java arquebus is a long-barreled early firearm from the Nusantara archipelago, dating back to the early 16th century. The weapon was used by Javanese armies, albeit in low number compared to total f
19th-century Indonesian matchlock, this weapon is smaller and shorter than the Java arquebus.
Detail of the firing mechanism.
Jiaozhi arquebus of 1739. Note the simple mechanism.
Kris display