Pellet and Bolt Crossbow

Unknown maker

Medium: Steel, wood (cherry, mahogany), staghorn, ivory (probably elephant)
Dimensions: L. 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm); W. 25 5/16 in. (64.3 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 6 oz. (1,977 g)
Culture: Northern Italian or French, probably Savoy
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Dated: dated 1573
Pixels: 1955 × 1524
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Pellet and Bolt Crossbow. dated 1573. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.