Videos tagged with Mets

This video explores a highly ornate 1535 cast bronze gun, identified as belonging to Philip Dash of Mets, a prominent figure responsible for the city's artillery. Curator Emeritus Nicholas Hall details its unique decoration, including a Jew's harp symbol, wyverns, and a mermaid, and traces its historical journey from Mets to the Royal Armouries in London. The gun's construction and historical context are discussed, highlighting its likely purpose as a display piece rather than a battlefield weapon.