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Twelve Crossbow Bolts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows four metal arrow or bolt heads on wooden shafts. The first bolt head is dark gray with a pointed tip, and a long rectangular cross-section. The second bolt head has a similar shape but with a dull silver color. The third bolt head has three prongs with a wide base and a dull silver color. The fourth bolt head is long and thin, with a rounded tip, and a flat oval cross-section. The wooden shafts are dark brown with visible wear and tear, and appear to be made of wood. The background of the image is solid grey. The title of the image is "Twelve Crossbow Bolts" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–17th century; j, probably 15th or 16th century
Medium
Steel, wood (oak, ash), leather, feathers
Culture
Western or Central European; j, possibly Switzerland
Dimensions
600 × 438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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