TAA i.3.2.38

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                                 Woods (and one bark).

                                 Betula verrucosa Ehrh. <[>Betulaceae<]>; Silver <Birch-tree.>

          Birch bark is present in some samples, in which it has 

been used as decoration of different articles made of wood, 

such as a chariot-wheel, a walking stick, and a composite 

bow, some other composite bows made of horn being also 

similarly decorated.

          This tree, which is widely distributed in Europe, is 

not found in Persia but occurs on the higher mountains of 

the Caucasus and in Armenia and Asia Minor (El<w.).> x[?]

                   nos. 332; Composite bows (no number);
                   Walking-stick (no number).