Section of a Composite Bow from a Crossbow

Unknown maker

Medium: Baleen, horn, tendon, bark (birch)
Dimensions: L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (12 g)
Culture: European
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Archery Equipment
Dated: 15th century
Pixels: 4000 × 3494
SHA-256: 594c4def32952868…
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Section of a Composite Bow from a Crossbow. 15th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.