CROSSBOW IN THE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY STYLE OF 206-220 B.C., AND THREE FURTHER BOWS,

Title
CROSSBOW IN THE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY STYLE OF 206-220 B.C., AND THREE FURTHER BOWS,
Collection Location
Private Collection
Date
20TH CENTURY
Location
China
Description
This crossbow is thought to be the first probably by Edward McEwen. The prod is composite, painted black and retained by blackened strings tied to hooks on the stock. The bowstring is made of twisted cord. The stock is painted green with horn enclosing the brass lock. The hardwood stock has a brass-lined bolt channel, and iron mounts. The crossbow is fitted with a tubular arrow aperture and an additional later hand-rest.
Source
The Edward McEwen Collection,
Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's
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Data and images courtesy of
Thomas Del Mar Ltd/Olympia Auctions
Crossbow Top Measurements
78.7 cm; 31 in stock
Item sets
Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's