Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary (reigned 1458–1490)

Unknown maker

Medium: Wood, horn, animal sinew, staghorn, birch bark, iron alloy
Dimensions: L. 29 in. (73.7 cm); W. 24 in. (60.9 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 1/2 oz. (2284 g)
Culture: Central or Eastern European, possibly Vienna
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Dated: dated 1489
Pixels: 1961 × 1369
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Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary (reigned 1458–1490). dated 1489. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.