Arms & ArmorArchery Equipment-Arrows & Quivers17th–19th centuryNine Arrows is a archery equipment-arrows & quivers of Turkish, Indian, and Persian origin created in 17th–19th century using rattan, bamboo, steel, wood (teak), ivory, horn, bone, copper, brass, silver… measuring longest L. 30 in. (76.2 cm); shortest L. 21 1/2 in. (54.6… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Rattan, bamboo, steel, wood (teak), ivory, horn, bone, copper, brass, silver, gold, pigment, feathers |
| Dimensions | longest L. 30 in. (76.2 cm); shortest L. 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm) |
| Classification | Archery Equipment-Arrows & Quivers |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | 17th–19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Turkish, Indian, and Persian culture. The estimated date range is 1601 – 1900.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Nine Arrows?
Nine Arrows is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Nine Arrows created?
Nine Arrows dates to 17th–19th century.
What material is Nine Arrows made from?
Nine Arrows is crafted from rattan, bamboo, steel, wood (teak), ivory, horn, bone, copper, brass, silver, gold, pigment, feathers.
Is Nine Arrows in the public domain?
Nine Arrows is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.