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1929.77.3

Bow, composite construction. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]

1929.77.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, composite construction. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
Long description
Bow, composite construction, made from wood with animal sinew bands strengthening it near to the grip and reflexes. Painted black with red detail on both limbs and solidly red on the tips. Notches at either end for the string, which is not present. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
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 Sinew, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length: max 796 mm, Width: max 232 mm, Depth: max 36 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1929.77.3

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow

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