Long bow (kampthi) nineteenth century

Bamboo, leather | 136.0 cm (length) | RCIN 38515

Description

Long bow or kampthi with a bamboo shaft fitted with bow-strings of finely split bamboo secured by leather thongs

Provenance

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Bamboo, leather

bamboo, leather, skin

Measurements

136.0 cm (length)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
projectile weapons
bows (weapons)

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