Arrow

Arrow. A Korean hpyen-tjyen (Chinese, p'in tsin), or "part arrow" from the United States National Museum. These arrows, eighteen inches in length, much shorter than ordinary arrows, are shot fom the same bow with the aid of a guide or rest. The latter falls to the ground when the arrow is discharged, and is recovered by means of a string, which is tied to the archer's finger. They have a conical iron head. The shaftment, which has three feathers, is painted black. These arrows bear no marks, and were kept tied in large bundles, ready for use when required.