Part of a cannon captured at the Battle of Shimonoseki 1865
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This is a part of a cannon captured at the Battle of Shimonoseki in 1865. The cannon, made of bronze and weighing 69.8 kg, displays the marks of battle with its worn surface and remnants of a rectangular plate. The cannon is a tangible reminder of the conflict between Japan and a coalition of Western powers during a period of rapid modernization in Japan. This artifact provides insight into the technological advancements and military strategies employed during the 19th century.
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The coat of arms of the Prince of Nagato are inlaid on this piece of cannon barrel. The Prince was one of the leaders of the group that opposed the opening up of Japan to the West. His troops therefore blockaded the Strait of Shimonoseki between Japan’s two main islands. In 1864 a punitive Western expedition brought an end to this blockade. This fragment was taken as booty by the Dutch navy.
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