Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony

Cleveland Museum of Art

Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony. The crossbow has a white and black stock with intricate designs. The designs include plants and people. There is a small white shell on top of the stock. The stock is long and rectangular. The trigger mechanism and stirrup are made of metal and have a bronze color. The metal parts have an etched pattern. There is a green fabric or cord wrapped around the front of the crossbow. The fabric or cord appears to be made of thick fibers. The background of the image is a dark gray color that gets lighter towards the bottom.