Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
Damascus steel and gold damascene Indo-Persian style archer's bow,
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Lot Details
40” tip to tip. Made in two halves which screw together in the middle to form the arm. Outer side profusely inlaid with gold damascene. Cross section is oval about 1 3/4” wide at grip and 1 1/4” at tip. No string. Provenance: Tauranga Gun Show 2008.
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