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1906.4.2

Composite bow, made from wood. The bow is curved in shape and each tip is notched. The grip in the centre of the bow is wider than the rest of the bow and is covered with leather. [SB [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]

1906.4.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow, made from wood. The bow is curved in shape and each tip is notched. The grip in the centre of the bow is wider than the rest of the bow and is covered with leather. [SB [OPS Move] 4/7/2017]
Person
Field collector Thomas Athol Joyce
PRM source Thomas Athol Joyce
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
By 1906
Acquisition information
Donated: 1906
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Carved, Process Notched
Dimensions
Length: max 620 mm, Width: max 395 mm, Depth: max 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1906.4.2

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow

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