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1900.80.14

Composite bow, reflexed bow with lacquered decoration. [ASh [OPS move] 27/2/2018]

1900.80.14

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow, reflexed bow with lacquered decoration. [ASh [OPS move] 27/2/2018]
Long description
Composite bow, which is reflexed with thin tapering tips to the bow. The grip is decorated with a black floral pattern whereas the shoulder hollow and shaft are scarlet with a faint gold flower pattern. The tips are decorated with orange & gold, with a faint black inscription. Bound with sinews at articulation and upper shoulder. [ASh [OPS move] 27/2/2018]
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 Lacquer Varnish, Material Animal Sinew, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 760 mm, Width: max 320 mm, Depth: max 49 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.80.14

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Writing, Composite Bow, Inscription

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