A Mughal quiver and bow case with arrows, India, 17th-18th century

of typical form, the cloth-covered leather body embroidered with silver threads and sequins, with an all over lattice pattern of interlocking quatrefoils bordered by foliate bands, suspension cords and loop, five bamboo arrows with metal terminals, the bow case decorated ensuite with suspension bands one secured by a leather button fastening

A quiver and bow case of almost identical form and decoration is illustrated in Paris 1988, p. 109, no.184. Another comparable piece can be found in the James A. de Rothschild Collection at Waddeston Manor (See collection catalogue by Claude Blair 1974, p.240, cat.no.94) and in the Wallace Collection (See Wilkinson, Edged Weapons, 1970, p.124 fig.107).