Composite bow section. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]

Collection type: Object
Description: Composite bow section. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]
Long description: Composite bow section, most likely that of a Persian bow. The section consists of a length of the bow arm as well the tip. The tip has been cut so that the side of the section can be seen, whereas the full section at the flat end of the bow shows several layers of wood, animal horn and animal sinew. The bow has been backed with animal sinew and lacquered with patterns in black and red. There are two square sections stored with the bow which expose the layer of wood underneath. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Iran, Islamic Republic of
Asia > Southern Asia > Iran, Islamic Republic of
Date
Materials and processes: Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Horn, Material Animal Sinew, Process Carved, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Bound
Dimensions: Depth: max 32 mm, Width: max 50 mm, Length: max 239 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2018.40.1.3

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