End of bow

Unknown

ca. 2120–1981 B.C. · Wood, cord · Egyptian Art

The cord here was found attached to this fragment from the end of a bow. There was no notch in the bow for stringing, so a loop was made in the end of the cord, which was then wrapped around the bow several times and secured with half hitches.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2120–1981 B.C.

Medium

Wood, cord

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1914