Bow

Fragment

EU2408

From: Switzerland | Zurich Canton | Lake Pfaffikon | Robenhausen

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU2408
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Swiss Lake Dweller
Provenience Switzerland | Zurich Canton | Lake Pfaffikon | Robenhausen
Period Neolithic
Date Made 4300-2300 BCE
Section European
Materials Wood
Description

Original: Fragment of wood - Bow fragment - 3 pieces glued together (possibly recent breaks); Half-circle in profile.

EU2408 written in black on 2 large pieces, incurving side; 4181 written in black on all 3 pieces, front and back; 2360 Robenhaussen Switzerland written in white on largest piece, incurving side. "Robenhaussen ? Fragment" written across 2 large fragments in Victorian cursive script, very faded.

Height 1.5 cm
Length 19 cm
Width 2.1 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase 1912
Other Number 2360 - Field Number | 4181 - Collector Number

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