Not on display

Pellet Bow

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carved wooden self bow for firing pellets, with a black and gold lacquered grip and ears and red longitudinal lacquered stripes

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lacquered carved wood with sinew
Brief description
Middle East, Metalwork. Carved wooden self bow for firing pellets, with a black and gold lacquered grip and ears and red longitudinal lacquered stripes, Iran, Middle East, 19th century. Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/ 1170.
Physical description
Carved wooden self bow for firing pellets, with a black and gold lacquered grip and ears and red longitudinal lacquered stripes
Dimensions
  • Length: 130cm
  • Width: 3cm
  • Depth: 3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Collection
Accession number
632-1876

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Record createdDecember 20, 2002
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