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2018.36.8

Bow string made from twisted plant fibre looped and knotted at either end, bound in the centre with red cotton. [FB 1/2/2018]

2018.36.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow string made from twisted plant fibre looped and knotted at either end, bound in the centre with red cotton. [FB 1/2/2018]
Geographical reference
Asia
Asia
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Unknown Source
Date / Period
Date made: Unknown
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 01/02/2018
Materials and processes
Material Animal Sinew, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Pigment, Process Knotted, Process Twisted, Process Bound, Process Dyed, Process Looped
Dimensions
Depth: max 11 mm, Width: max 26 mm, Length: max 10254 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.36.8

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Archery Accessory