Six Crossbow Bolts

Unknown Artist

early 16th century; 14.25.1576g, probably 17th or 18th century

Six Crossbow Bolts by Unknown Artist

Medium

Steel, wood (oak), staghorn, pigment

Dimensions

bolt (g): L. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); Diam. head 1 in. (2.6 cm); Wt. 4.9 oz. (140 g)

Classification

Archery Equipment

Culture

Central European, possibly German

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

Accession Number

14.25.1576c–h

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