07-07-2009, 08:19 AM
John, looks like a primary release (thumb and first joint of the first finger gripping the end of the arrow. Either that or a variety of the Flemish two finger release. According to Osprey's book on Parthians and Sassanians, the thumb ring was invented by the Parthians, whereas the primary release and finger releases were quite common at that time period.
Nadeem Ahmad
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