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Bow Saw
Bow Saw
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Bow Saw

Alternate title
  • Munxar
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeBow Saw
Registration NumberMMM 004624.3
DescriptionBow saw featuring a narrow serrated blade on one side, which can be turned by two knob-like handles, and kept under tension with a string on the opposite side. The string has a second part, a piece of wood, wedged into it, as well as a third part, a wooden clothing peg.Material
Wood, Metal
Dimensions2.2 x 62.2 x 28.9 cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • Inventory Card 41402-3
  • EEA Norway Grant EEA.0319
  • HM Object Number 87001
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
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