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Hunting Crossbow

1922.03.0001A

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Hunting Crossbow   (1922.03.0001A)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Science & Technology T&E
      2. :
    2. Armaments
      3. :
    3. Edged Weapons
    Artist/Maker None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date Renaissance, Mid - late 16th century
    Culture N/A

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Length) 80.0 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 79.0 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) 33.1 cm
    Weight 8,626 g
    Measuring Remarks Weight converted from pounds = 19 lb.
    Materials Metal--Steel, Animal--Tooth--Ivory, Plant--Wood, Textile
    Manufacturing Processes Forging, Carved, Incising
    Munsell Color Information Grayish Yellow (Hue 2.5 Y 8/4) -ns Dark Brown ( 7.5 Y R 2/2) -ns Dark Gray ( N 3/ 6.6% R ) -ns

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda

    Metropolitan Museum of Art, on file
    Bibliography N/A

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
    Reproduction No
    Reproduction Information N/A

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