26th Jun, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
  Lot 24
 

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A SOUTH INDIAN REFLEX COMPOSITE 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', 146.3 cm.

Provenance

Roy Elvis catalogue number G19

Sold for £650


 

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', 146.3 cm.

Provenance

Roy Elvis catalogue number G19

Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024

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AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am

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