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A Chinese Composite Bow, And A Large African KnifeThe First Probably 18th Century, The Last Probably 19th Century
22 April 2009, 13:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £240 inc. premium
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The First Probably 18th Century, The Last Probably 19th Century
The First Probably 18th Century, The Last Probably 19th Century
The first of recurved horn, the outer side faced with diagonal strips of bark, swelling grip retaining remains of leather and textile coverings, and with elongated wooden nocks retaining traces of original green-stained shagreen; the second with double-edged leaf-shaped blade, and waisted wooden hilt decorated with dome-headed copper nails and bound with copper ribbon (partly loose), in its original broad wood-lined leather scabbard bound with horizontal copper straps (2)
86.4 cm. and 24.5 cm. blade
86.4 cm. and 24.5 cm. blade








