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1884.15.9

Bow, made from bamboo which has been ?stained a dark brown colour. The bow tapers towards the tips which are pointed. Towards one tip is a bound section of twisted plant fibre. The bowstring is not present. [SB [OPS move] 9/8/2017]

1884.15.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from bamboo which has been ?stained a dark brown colour. The bow tapers towards the tips which are pointed. Towards one tip is a bound section of twisted plant fibre. The bowstring is not present. [SB [OPS move] 9/8/2017]
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Stained
Dimensions
Length: max 1802 mm, Width: max 47 mm, Depth: max 56 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.15.9 PR Cat other PR nos: 227

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow