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Title
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Cross-bow
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HCA Identifier
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As1897,1215.42.a
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Collection Location
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The British Museum
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Date
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Acquisition date: 1897
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Location
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Asia: South Asia: India: Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Union Territory): Nicobar Islands
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Description
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This crossbow features a wooden prod and stock. The prod is almost straight in shape and is secured to the stock through a circular hole near the front. A thin fibre string is attached to the ends of the prod. A long groove runs lengthwise along the top of the stock to position the arrow. Three metal rings are embedded into the stock in the area just before the prod. A small wooden trigger is visible beneath the stock, and a small axle mechanism is present on top.
Materials/Media Wood, fibre
Dimensions/Measurements Height: Height: 4 centimetres
Weight: Weight: 309 grammes
Width: Width: 57.80 centimetres
Depth: Depth: 56 centimetres
Other notes Donated by: Lt-Col Sir Richard Carnac Temple
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Source
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_As1897-1215-42-a
The British Museum
