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1900.80.11

Chinese bow of compound construction. [ASh [OPS move] 3/7/2017]

1900.80.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Chinese bow of compound construction. [ASh [OPS move] 3/7/2017]
Long description
Chinese bow of compound construction. The bow is split in two and hinged in the centre with a metal plate, allowing it to fold in half. The bow is made from wood, ivory with a yellow substance (possibly deteriorated rubber or resin) around the grip. Decorated with red and gold lacquer decoration and Chinese script. [ASh [OPS move] 3/7/2017]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Loaned: 02/1900 Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Metal, Material Rubber Plant, Process Sawn, Process Nailed, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 1033 mm unfolded, Width: max 53 mm unfolded, Depth: max 44 mm unfolded
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.80.11

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow