Pellet Crossbow
Unknown Artist
1600s
Medium
wood, inlaid with stag horn; flax cord; steel with traces of paint and gilding
Dimensions
l. 82.6 cm · bow: w. 59.4 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Accession Number
1916.1726
About this artwork
This ornate pellet crossbow is designed to fire molded clay pellets or small rocks, giving it the name stonebow. The bow is hand drawn and used for hunting small game.