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

Small losses to extremities, overall very good condition, attractive patina, as viewed.
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