Composite Bow with Forty Arrows
Flag of TurkeyArms & ArmorArchery EquipmentA.H. 1132/ A.D. 1719–20

Composite 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

MediumHorn, wood, pigment, sinew, paper?, lacquer, gold, silver, ivory, iron, feather, silk
DimensionsL. 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm); Wt. 13 oz. (365 g)
ClassificationArchery Equipment
DepartmentArms and Armor
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1935
DateA.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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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