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1900.80.25

Composite bow. [ASh [OPS move] 30/6/2017]

1900.80.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow. [ASh [OPS move] 30/6/2017]
Long description
Composite bow, with upturned reflexes and notches at either end. The bow is a green in colour on the exterior, orange on the reflexes and decorated with gilt patterns, including stars, at either end. [ASh [OPS move] 30/6/2017]
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
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 798 mm, Width: max 229 mm, Depth: max 31 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.80.25

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow

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