BOW, Japanese
W1970.763
A very long japanese bow made from a piece of wood between two of bamboo, both of which have their bark outwards. The bow is wound with a coil of cane which has been repaired with cotton thread and a leather strip. It is inscribed with Japanese characters on the back of the bow. It is said to have been collected in New Guinea during WWII.
Ref; A Glossary of the Construction and Use of Arms and Armour. GC Share?, The Southwirth Press? NY A34, P 130-1.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.763 |
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| Accession Date: | 4 Feb 1963 |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Bamboo/Wood |
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| Cane/Plant |
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| Leather |
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| Cotton Thread |
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Measurement
| length | 2120mm |
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