Mortar for Fragmentation Bombs

Description: 

The front mortar is firing bombs that explode on impact into a cloud of metal shrapnel. The back mortar loaded with stones or small-caliber iron balls that are fired at the enemy like grape-shot. 

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Artist: 

  • Leonardo da Vinci

Image Date: 

1504