Crossbow

The image shows a crossbow by artist unknow. The crossbow has a long wooden stock with a darker brown color on top and a lighter brown color on the bottom. The stock is decorated with a gold design. There is a metal trigger mechanism and a metal ring on the left side. The bow is made of metal and has a curved shape. The bow is attached to the stock by a metal piece. The handle is made of wood and has a carved design. The background of the image is black.

Artwork details

Date:: ca. 1425–75
Medium:: Wood (European hornbeam), horn, animal sinew, animal glue, birch bark, staghorn, iron alloy, hemp, leather
Culture:: Central European, possibly Austria
Dimensions:: 598 × 346 px
Museum record:: View original

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Crossbow

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