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1932.89.84

Composite bow, painted and lacquered and made from wood. The tips of each end of the bow are decorated with sections of foliate design. The main body of the bow is decorated on the inner and outer edge with a zig-zag design. The bow narrows to the grip in the centre of the bow which is black in colour. [SB [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]

1932.89.84

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow, painted and lacquered and made from wood. The tips of each end of the bow are decorated with sections of foliate design. The main body of the bow is decorated on the inner and outer edge with a zig-zag design. The bow narrows to the grip in the centre of the bow which is black in colour. [SB [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Afghanistan
Asia > Southern Asia > Afghanistan
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Pigment, Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Wood Plant, Process Painted, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 40 mm, Width: max 258 mm, Length: max 974 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.89.84 Other numbers: 68

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow