Composite Bow with Forty Arrows

The image shows a Composite Bow with Forty Arrows by Mimar Sinan, with a bow and two arrows. The bow is made of dark brown wood or horn, with a lighter brown grip in the middle and a slight curve. The bow has a U shape with both ends pointing outwards. Two arrows are placed to the right of the bow, both made of light brown wood with gold and black tips. The arrows are long and thin, with pointed ends. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date: A.H. 1132/ 1719–20 CE
Medium: Horn, wood, pigment, sinew, paper?, lacquer, gold, silver, ivory, iron, feather, silk
Culture: Turkish
Dimensions: 468 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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