Accession No

1926.362 B


Description

One of two crossbows. String missing.


Place

Asia; East Asia; ?China


Period


Source

Laver, Henry Edward (Captain) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1926.362 B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Metal; Animal; Hide (untanned); Bone


Local Term


Measurements

535mm x 165mm x 625mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Small label attached with string reads: 'LAVER COLL.'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Two crossbows. String missing from B
Event Date 1926
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (Other owners)
Collected by: ?Laver
Event Date 7/1/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Crossbow, made from carved wood along the body. The cross bar at the front of the bow is made from birch wood, which the bark is starting to peel away from. The clip is made from a section of bone, which is secured with a metal nail and bolt. The rest at the front of the bow is made from metal, which is rectangular in shape and secured with nails.
Event Date 8/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:285022

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