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2018.40.1.4

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

2018.40.1.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow section. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]
Long description
Composite bow section, most likely that of a Japanese bow. The section consists of a length of the bow arm as well the central grip. The grip has been cut so that the upper section of wood is exposed, whereas the section at the flat end of the bow shows a layer of wood, animal horn and animal sinew. The bow has been backed with animal sinew, which is varnished brown and the grip is lacquered black and gold. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]
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 72 mm, Width: max 57 mm, Length: max 267 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.40.1.4 Other numbers: 04

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Archery Accessory

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