Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets

A RARE OTTOMAN ARCHER'S ARROW-REST, TURKEY, 16TH CENTURY

Restricted Species

Auction Closed

June 10, 06:00 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A RARE OTTOMAN ARCHER'S ARROW-REST, TURKEY, 16TH CENTURY

of oblong form, the bowed plate made of snake skin, backed with leather with silvered border, the arrow-rest of walrus ivory, attached by a wooden bracket with painted gold decoration of floral scrolls

13cm.

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