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Pellet Crossbow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pellet Crossbow by artist is a black metal device with a distinctive design. A dark brown and brown stringed component resembling a bow is attached to the left end. The right end features a cylindrical component with a gold-colored surface adorned with intricate patterns and designs in shades of gold, brown, and black. A silver-colored knob protrudes from the middle of the device. The background is a light gray color with subtle shadows cast by the object.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600–1650
Medium
Steel, wood, staghorn, hemp, leather
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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