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Bow Cut Into Sections

17th–19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bow Cut Into Sections
  • Date: 17th–19th century
  • Culture: Chinese
  • Medium: Horn, wood, leather, sinew, pigment
  • Dimensions: L. of remaining bow limb 22 in. (55.9 cm); fragments: largest L. 3 in. (7.6 cm); smallest L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)

  • Classification: Archery Equipment-Bows
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.2548a–n
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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