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1920.33.6

Wooden whistling arrow with animal horn. [RR 10/1/2020]

1920.33.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden whistling arrow with animal horn. [RR 10/1/2020]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
By 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920
Materials and processes
Material Animal Horn, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 42 mm horn, Length: max 960 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.33.6

Search terms: Music, Archery Weapon, Musical Instrument, Arrow, Flute

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