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Department:

The Museum Proper

Replica or Original:

Replica

On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:

On Display

Primary Material:

Wood

Medium:

Bomb

Dimensions:

24" x 19" x 4.5"

Classification/Category:

Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Specific Classification:

Incendiary Bomb

Notable Signatures,

Inscriptions, and/or Markings:

Donated by:

Unknown

Accession Number

1993.012.001

Artifact Date:

A.D. 1000 - 1499

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Artifact Era/Dynasty:

Unknown

Creator:

Chinese

Creator Ancestry:

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The Magical Flying Fire Crow is one of the first rocket prototypes. The Chinese Military created an aerodynamic rocket bomb, crafted uniquely in the likeness of a crow. Constructed from bamboo, the rocket soars through the air, utilizing its wings. This explosive projectile was propelled into the sky and into stationary or slow moving targets.

Artifact Date:

A.D. 1000 - 1499

Artifact Era/Dynasty:

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Creator:

Unknown

Creator Ancestory:

Chinese

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Online References:

Department:

The Museum Proper

On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:

On Display

Replica or Original:

Replica


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Classification/Category:

Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Specific Classification:

Incendiary Bomb

Notable Signatures,

Inscriptions, and/or Markings:

Primary Material:

Wood

Medium:

Bomb

Dimensions:

24" x 19" x 4.5"

Donated by:

Unknown

Accession Number:

1993.012.001

Magical Flying Fire Crows 神火飛鴉

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