Twelve Crossbow Bolts

Unknown Artist

15th–17th century; j, probably 15th or 16th century

Twelve Crossbow Bolts by Unknown Artist

Medium

Steel, wood (oak, ash), leather, feathers

Dimensions

(j), L. 17 3/16 in. (43.7 cm); L. head 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm); W. head 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 2.6 oz. (74 g)

Classification

Archery Equipment

Culture

Western or Central European; j, possibly Switzerland

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

Accession Number

14.25.1591a–l

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