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1900.80.24

Composite bow with ears that have been bound near the nocks, probably to prevent splitting. [SM 22/02/2007]

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1900.80.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow with ears that have been bound near the nocks, probably to prevent splitting. [SM 22/02/2007]
Long description
Composite bow with ears that have been bound near the nocks, probably to prevent splitting. The bow is a red colour. [SM 22/02/2007]
Geographical reference
Turkey
Asia > Western Asia > Turkey
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
Dimensions
Length: max 730 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.80.24

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow