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1892.49.73

Bow, made from bamboo. The tips of the bow are notched, onto which are looped a length of string which is tied to the cane bowstring. [SB [OPS Move] 10/7/2017]

1892.49.73

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from bamboo. The tips of the bow are notched, onto which are looped a length of string which is tied to the cane bowstring. [SB [OPS Move] 10/7/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Uttar Pradesh Mirzapur
Person
Field collector William Crooke
PRM source William Crooke
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
Before 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material String, Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Notched
Dimensions
Width: max 115 mm, Length: max 1267 mm, Depth: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.49.73

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow

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