Crossbow Bolt

1997.09.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Crossbow Bolt   (1997.09.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 17th – 18th century CE
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 24.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 1.9 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 119 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Iron
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information Reddish Black (10R 2/1)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Manning, W. H.Catalogue of the Romano-British Iron Tools, Fittings and Weapons in the British Museum, 1985, pl. 75, v. 20-24, pp. 159-60 with references to German pila heads.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of the McLean County Historical Society
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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