Pellet Crossbow for a Child
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.)
- Genre
- Arms and armor
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Germany, early 17th century
About
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.