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1884.17.12.18

Cap for bamboo quiver [1884.17.12 .1]. For 13 poisoned arrows found in the quiver see [1884.17.12 .2 - .14]. [EH [OPS move] 13/9/2017]

1884.17.12.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cap for bamboo quiver [1884.17.12 .1]. For 13 poisoned arrows found in the quiver see [1884.17.12 .2 - .14]. [EH [OPS move] 13/9/2017]
Long description
Cap for bamboo quiver [1884.17.12 .1]. Constructed from woven strips of cane, partially filled with resin. Circular base, rising to form a central knop on the top. [EH [OPS move] 13/9/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram Meghalaya
Cultural groups
Midu
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Resin Plant, Process Woven
Dimensions
Diameter: max 61 mm, Height: max 44 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.17.12.18 PR Cat other PR nos: 324

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Transport and Travel, Quiver