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Pellet Crossbow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pellet Crossbow by Katz's, a large, dark brown wooden stock with a long barrel-like protrusion on the left end. A carved wooden decoration is on top of the stock near the middle. A metal trigger and guard are located above the stock. A short metal rod protrudes from the side of the stock. The front of the stock curves down to connect with a gray metal bow. Tan-colored cord runs from the top of the bow, through the stock, and attaches to a metal piece at the front of the bow. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550–1600
Medium
Steel, wood (walnut), staghorn, hemp
Culture
probably Italian or French
Dimensions
600 × 312 px
Public Domain
Yes
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