Bow
19th century (made)
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Composite recurved bow of wood and gut, in the unstrung position with nocks crossed over each other. The belly is painted red/orange, the grip and nocks black with gold painted or lacquered floral decoration and the nocks themselves are painted gold
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lacquered carved wood and sinew |
| Brief description | Middle East, Metalwork. Composite recurved bow of wood and gut, in the unstrung position with nocks crossed over each other. The belly is painted red/orange, the grip and nocks black with gold painted or lacquered floral decoration and the nocks themselves are painted gold. Iran, 19th century. Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/ 1170. |
| Physical description | Composite recurved bow of wood and gut, in the unstrung position with nocks crossed over each other. The belly is painted red/orange, the grip and nocks black with gold painted or lacquered floral decoration and the nocks themselves are painted gold |
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| Accession number | 631-1876 |
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| Record created | December 20, 2002 |
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