28th Jun, 2023 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 108
 

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A SOUTH INDIAN COMPOSITE REFLEX BOW, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MADRAS, TAMIL NADU

formed of wood, bone and sinew, lacquered over its surface with a red background decorated with traditional ornament in yellow and gold pigments, reinforced with bands of sinew, leather grip, fitted with an iron plaque at the front punched with the number '8', 143.8 cm

Roy Elvis catalogue number G19.

Sold for £480


 

formed of wood, bone and sinew, lacquered over its surface with a red background decorated with traditional ornament in yellow and gold pigments, reinforced with bands of sinew, leather grip, fitted with an iron plaque at the front punched with the number '8', 143.8 cm

Roy Elvis catalogue number G19.