**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept. **Inv.-No.:** [UF-19018.152.7](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/237553) **Material:** Bone **Dimensions:** 26,3 × 2,6 cm **Dating:** 568 -820 CE The artefact is a well-preserved limb of a composite reflex bow, featuring a recess for the bowstring. The term 'composite bow' is used to denote a bow that has been constructed from multiple parts and layers of organic origin. The limbs and grip are composed of one or more pieces of wood, which form a core. The grip is constituted of varying numbers of horn or antler plates which were adhered to the core. The term "reflex" is employed to denote the bow whose limbs, in the unstrung state, are flexed outwards. In the strung state, the limbs are oriented vertically, and in the drawn state, they are directed towards the archer. This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.