A Mughal North Indian kaman "crab" bow with five arrows. 18th/19th century

A Mughal North Indian kaman "crab" bow with five arrows. 18th/19th century

Of typical form, the bow ears deeply reflexed, the bow handle to the middle of nearly oval shape, the limbs covered with black lacquer with floral decoration in gold. In addition five feather arrows, three arrwoheads with conical iron tips, two with an iron blade.
Height 59 cm (not straightend)

Provenance

Private collection, The Netherlands