Pellet Crossbow for a Child
Germany, early 17th Century · c. 1600–1650 · Cleveland Museum of Art
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This crossbow, made for the use of a small child, was designed to throw small stones or pellets. The bow string is an accurate replacement.
The museum’s own description, in English. Licence: CC0
Details
- Maker
- Germany, early 17th Century
- Date
- c. 1600–1650
- Medium
- wood, bone inlay, steel
- Dimensions
- Overall: 44.3 cm (17 7/16 in.); Bow: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.); Butt: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
- Place of origin
- Germany
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · On view · 210A Armor Court
- Credit line
- Gift of John L. Severance
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0