Measurements of an Ottoman bow

Author(s)

Peter D.

First published

9 May 2019

Last updated

2 January 2020

For the bowyers and archery researchers, detailed measurements of an antique Ottoman bow.

Signatures on the bow indicate that it was probably made in 1849 and decorated in 1867.

Ottoman bow diagram Click to open. The 7.3 mb image may take some time to download.

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