Pricker (Cocking Pin)

Unknown Artist

late 16th–19th century

Pricker (Cocking Pin) by Unknown Artist

Medium

Steel, ivory (probably hippopotamus), copper alloy

Dimensions

L. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm); Diam. of pommel 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm); Wt. 1.9 oz (53 g)

Classification

Archery Equipment

Culture

Central European, probably German

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

Accession Number

14.25.1576i

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