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Title
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Cross-bow
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HCA Identifier
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As1966,11.3
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Date
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Production date: late 19th century – early 20th century
Acquisition date: 1966
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Location
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Southeast Asia: Cambodia: Siem Reap (province): Siem Reap (city)
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Description
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This crossbow is made entirely of wood and strung with vegetable fibre. The stock is thin and features a narrow groove running along its length. A small wooden axle mechanism is visible on the top of the stock near the butt end. The wooden prod is thin, and nearly straight in shape.
Materials/Media Wood, fibre
Dimensions/Measurements Height: 5.80 centimetres
Weight: 625 grammes
Width: 51.40 centimetres
Depth: 117 centimetres
Other notes Donated by: W Hanson Rawles
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Source
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_As1966-11-3
The British Museum
