Crossbow
1455–1475
- Medium
- wood (walnut?) inlaid with bone; horn; iron and steel; composite bow (horn and parchment)
- Dimensions
- Overall: 87 cm (34 1/4 in.); Bow: 74.5 cm (29 5/16 in.); Butt: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
- Genre
- arms and armor
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Germany
About
The cranequin, or winding device sitting on top of the crossbow, made it easier to span for reloading. With a full quiver, a container for bolts and arrows, a hunter could bring home plenty of meat.