The Bow of Ra

Catalogue description

Public description

A gilt elongated object received by Ravensworth in 1957 in a cedar transit case lacking a reliable chain of custody. The name “The Bow of Ra” appears in early accession material but has never been reconciled with the object’s original inventory description. Current cataloging retains the title as a convenience while questions of orientation, provenance, and original function remain under review.

Custody and title

Provenance summary

Received in a cedar transit case without a reliable chain of custody. Early accession references preserve a prior inventory title but do not establish original ownership or use.

The received title is retained for catalogue continuity. It does not establish original cultural attribution or function.