Arms & ArmorArchery Equipment-Bowsca. 1500Bow is a archery equipment-bows of Italian or Indo-Persian origin created in ca. 1500 using wood, sinew, horn (bovine, elk), polychromy measuring L. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); Gr. W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wood, sinew, horn (bovine, elk), polychromy |
| Dimensions | L. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); Gr. W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) |
| Classification | Archery Equipment-Bows |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1913 |
| Date | ca. 1500 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Italian or Indo-Persian culture. The estimated date range is 1475 – 1525.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bow?
Bow is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bow created?
Bow dates to ca. 1500.
What material is Bow made from?
Bow is crafted from wood, sinew, horn (bovine, elk), polychromy.
Is Bow in the public domain?
Bow is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026