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Figure 7. — A Turkish archer, early 19th century, holding a composite bow at full draw, 

 ready for loosing a flight arrow. Note that the arrow is drawn several inches within the 

 bow, its tip resting in a guide (siper) strapped to the bow hand. (From "Turkish Archery 

 and the Composite Bow".) 



