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1 of 253523 objects
Bow eighteenth century
Bamboo and horsehair | 1 x 66.5 x 5.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 74417
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A partly convex strip of bamboo wood, strung with strands of horsehair tied and knotted at the ends.
Text adapted from Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen: Volume III.Provenance
Acquired by George IV, 1804. Part of a collection of miscellaneous objects illustrative of Chinese life and customs, brought from Guangzhou by Dr J.J. Garrett and delivered to Carlton House on 31 October 1804. Recorded as no. 1449 in the Carlton House Arms and Armour Inventory, and as no. 2 in the Inventory of Musical Instruments Placed in the Waterloo Chamber and described as ‘a Chinese Musical Instrument, made of white wood with Strings and Bow, Ivory mounts. Length 2ft. 8 ½ inches [82.6 cm]. Bought from Dr. Garrett 31st. October 1804’.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Bamboo and horsehair
Measurements
1 x 66.5 x 5.5 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
China
