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2018.40.1.18

Box containing cut sections from two composite bows. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]

2018.40.1.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Box containing cut sections from two composite bows. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]
Long description
Composite bow sections, most likely that of Japanese and Chinese bows. The loose sections are oval, numbering 2 in total. Clearly visible are the layers of wood, animal horn and lacquered cane exteriors. Found alongside a contact photograph of the large cut section on a black background. Stored in a glass fronted metal box, which is embossed with 'JAHNCKE'S PATENT' on the shorter sides. [ASh [OPS move] 13/2/2018]
Date
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Horn, Material Animal Sinew, Material Metal, Material Glass, Material Paper Plant, Process Carved, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Embossed
Dimensions
Depth: max 25 mm box, Width: max 58 mm box, Length: max 81 mm box
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.40.1.18

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Box, Archery Accessory, Photograph

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