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Crossbow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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