Crossbow, Cranequin and Six Crossbow Bolts

Unknown maker

Medium: Steel, wood (probably cherry, and possibly service tree), ivory (probably elephant), horn, mother-of-pearl, iron alloy, copper alloy, hemp
Dimensions: crossbow, L. 26 7/8 in. (68.3 cm); W. 24 9/16 in. (62.4 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 6 oz. (4,258 g); cranequin L. 14 5/8 in. (37 cm); W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 1 oz. (2,297 g)
Culture: southern German or Tyrolese; cranequin probably German or Swiss
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Dated: crossbow ca. 1600–1650; cranequin dated 1556
Pixels: 1957 × 906
SHA-256: 04fa2451c48d1b2a…
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Crossbow, Cranequin and Six Crossbow Bolts. crossbow ca. 1600–1650; cranequin dated 1556. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.