Research record · Special Materials accessions, series SM-17

The Bow of Ra

Administrative record for accession RA-57-104, including public attachment descriptions and current access review notes.

Record identifierRA-57-104Open for reference; unresolved provenance

Administrative description

Record metadata

This view describes the file maintained around the object. It is distinct from the public object catalogue entry and may contain office, review, and attachment information not used as object description.

Return to public object record

Public attachment register

Reviewed attachments

4 available descriptions

Each identifier refers to one stable public attachment. These digital items are reference copies brought together by the current review; their inclusion does not make their original identifiers, dates, or custody histories equivalent.

  1. RA-57-104-P01Digital surrogate available

    Photographic Comparison / Plate X Working Print

    An uncorrected contact print of Stela No. 41 retained for comparison because its carved device is cited in Bow-related papers.

    Format
    Comparative photographic record
    Date
    1909; reference copy filed later

    Source reference · R.1908-09/4 · enclosure 4 · Neg. 41/X

  2. RA-57-104-M02Digital surrogate available

    Committee Correspondence / Printing of the Refraction Section

    Four Committee items separating recorded optical observations from comparative or interpretive material in the published report.

    Format
    Correspondence · reference copy
    Date
    12 March–20 April 1909

    Source reference · R.1908-09/5

  3. RA-57-104-X03Digital surrogate available

    Technical Examination Summary / Public Release Edition

    A seven-page public summary of non-destructive imaging, dimensional study, material analysis, findings, and stated limits.

    Format
    Technical report · external reference
    Date
    2026

    Source reference · VM/CON/2026-14 · SA.1954.017.a-c

  4. RA-57-104-N04Digital surrogate available

    Field Notebook Excerpt / Site VO-7

    Four transcribed leaves from Cordelia Ravensworth’s field notebook, including the 3 February opening of Chamber 3 and the object numbered 137/137a/b.

    Format
    Manuscript transcript and presentation facsimile
    Date
    1–14 February 1909

    Source reference · R.1908-09/6 · Site VO-7