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Title
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Crossbow
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Collection Location
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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Date
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Before 1902
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Location
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Kerala, India
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Description
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A wooden crossbow originating from India in the Kerala region. Its prod comprising two pieces of bent wood joined together bands made of cane plant and crosses through the upper portion of the stock. The stock is made of wood and widens towards its rear. Toward the end of the stock curved cylindrical trigger mechanism likely made of horn although this is uncertain.
Width: max 1410 mm, Depth: max 60 mm, Length: max 715 mm
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Source
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Pitt Rivers Museum
