Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World
The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world
Quiver and arrows
1750 - 1800RCIN 67218
When these 47 arrows were presented to George III in 1800, they were ‘supposed to be poisoned’. Each has a bamboo shaft and an ivory tip. The red and green velvet quiver is elaborately embroidered with gold, red, white and silver thread and sequins. A carved ivory bird appears on the strap.
It was presented to George III by Richard, Earl of Mornington, Governor General of India, 2 April 1800.