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1929.77.2

Composite bow, made from wood which is curved. Along the outer edge of the bow is a strip of horn. The bow narrows towards the grip in the centre which is covered with leather. The inner edge of the bow is decorated with painted paper in a floral design. The tips of the bow are notched. [SB [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]

1929.77.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow, made from wood which is curved. Along the outer edge of the bow is a strip of horn. The bow narrows towards the grip in the centre which is covered with leather. The inner edge of the bow is decorated with painted paper in a floral design. The tips of the bow are notched. [SB [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
By 1929
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1929
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Horn, Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Varnished
Dimensions
Depth: max 32 mm, Length: max 911 mm, Width: max 345 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1929.77.2

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow