Bow case “Sadak” & Quiver “Tirkeş” Set,

Turkish Bow case “Sadak” and Quiver “Tirkeş” set. Made of, Leather with appliqués, silk threads, silk fabric and gold leaf, ca. 1550. The bow, which was stowed in the bow case, had become a symbol of Turkish armament alongside the Kilij. Depending on the quality of the bow, it took up to ten years to manufacture the weapon, with individual layers of wood, buffalo horn, and sinew (tendon) glued together with fish glue. Each of these operations required extensive drying times, resulting in the long manufacturing time. The Turkish army did not renounced this weapon even after the introduction of firearms. With these composite bows, the Turks shot up to 800 meters. In order to protect the bow from moisture, after use, it was stored in a Sadak, which was worn on the left side. Sadak also made it possible to stow the bow in close combat, as it was a hindrance. On the other hand a “Tirkeş” (Quiver) was a container for holding the arrows, which was worn on the right side. #History #Archery #Art