quiver
A quiver is a container for arrows or bolts , such as those fired with a bow , crossbow or blowpipe . Depending on their use, quivers have different shapes. They are often worn over the shoulder, but also attached to the belt, directly to the compound bow or to the horse saddle . In some cases, especially in the case of quivers that are attached to the saddle, there is also a compartment for the bow. Some quivers have a clasp that protects the arrows from rain, resulting in a longer life.
Quivers have been and are used by all cultures that use bows and arrows. Their use is already documented in the Neolithic , but they are probably even older. A quiver was also found in the alpine glacier corpse “ Ötzi ”. In the European Middle Ages, quivers were traditionally made of leather or cloth; Such quivers are still used today at medieval festivals and the like. Ä. used. More modern quivers have evolved, as have the corresponding bows and arrows. Nowadays plastic quivers are mostly used, which often have several compartments to accommodate additional tools.
In Japan, quivers deviating from the European and other Asian forms, such as the closed Utsubo and Ebira, have developed.
Different names are used depending on the way of carrying it: side quiver as target quiver or field quiver, back quiver, as well as an attachment quiver that is attached to the bow.
Other quivers
To mow with a scythe you need a whetstone , which is carried in a quiver with water so that it stays wet. This quiver is known as the Kumpf .
Japanese utsubo
Japanese ebira
Chinese quiver from the Ming period.
Austrian quiver for crossbow bolts
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