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Crossbow Bolt for War or Hunting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows five metal crossbow bolt heads on wooden shafts. The bolt heads are made of silver-colored metal and have different shapes. From left to right, the first bolt head is long and narrow with a pyramid-shaped tip. The second bolt head has a triangular shape with two pointed ends that curve outward. The third bolt head has a similar shape to the second but with the pointed ends closer together. The fourth bolt head is wide and flat with a straight edge. The fifth bolt head is wide and flat with a triangular shape. The shafts are made of dark brown wood and have a light-colored band around the top. The background is a plain gray color. The image appears to be titled "Crossbow Bolt for War or Hunting".

Artwork Details

Date
probably late 15th or early 16th century
Medium
Steel, wood (coniferous, probably pine)
Culture
Central European; German or Austrian
Dimensions
599 × 369 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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