Arms & ArmorArchery EquipmentA.H. 1132/ A.D. 1719–20Composite Bow with Forty Arrows is a archery equipment of Turkish origin created in A.H. 1132/ A.D. 1719–20 using horn, wood, pigment, sinew, paper?, lacquer, gold, silver, ivory, iron… measuring L. 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm); Wt. 13 oz. (365 g) — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Horn, wood, pigment, sinew, paper?, lacquer, gold, silver, ivory, iron, feather, silk |
| Dimensions | L. 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm); Wt. 13 oz. (365 g) |
| Classification | Archery Equipment |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1935 |
| Date | A.H. 1132/ A.D. 1719–20 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Turkish culture. The estimated date range is 1719 – 1720.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Composite Bow with Forty Arrows?
Composite Bow with Forty Arrows is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Composite Bow with Forty Arrows created?
Composite Bow with Forty Arrows dates to A.H. 1132/ A.D. 1719–20.
What material is Composite Bow with Forty Arrows made from?
Composite Bow with Forty Arrows is crafted from horn, wood, pigment, sinew, paper?, lacquer, gold, silver, ivory, iron, feather, silk.
Is Composite Bow with Forty Arrows in the public domain?
Composite Bow with Forty Arrows is in the public domain and can be freely used.