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1896.1.2

Bamboo bow. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]

1896.1.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo bow. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]
Long description
Bow, made from a long length of bamboo, which tapers towards the ends. The bow appears to have been stained dark brown. There are bands of plaited reed bound around the bow near to the tips. No string attached. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1896
Date collected
By 1896
Acquisition information
Donated: 1896
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Stained
Dimensions
Depth: max 22 mm, Width: max 48 mm, Length: max 1901 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1896.1.2

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