Crossbow
Gold-colored metal stock of a crossbow with intricate etchings. The stock is long and narrow with pointed end. There are two parallel rows of etched floral patterns on top and bottom. The trigger guard is curved and metallic. The butt of the stock has a metal loop with a black and gold-colored leather strap through it. The background is solid black. The artist and title is "Crossbow".
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 15th or early 16th century, and later; date 1584 engraved probably during the 19th century
- Medium
- Steel, wood, staghorn, hemp
- Culture
- Central European, possibly southern Germany
- Dimensions
- 599 × 308 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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