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Crossbow Bolt

1500s-1600s

Germany

Medium
wood, leather, steel
Measurements
Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)
Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1766
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A crossbow bolt features a dark brown wood shaft that tapers slightly to the left, showing a weathered, striated grain with fine longitudinal cracks. On the right, a brown-black corroded steel head is fitted onto the wood, terminating in a sharp four-sided pyramidal point. The metal displays a matte, oxidized texture throughout. The entire piece has a rugged, aged appearance, resting horizontally against a uniform grey background.

Crossbow Bolt

1500s-1600s

Germany

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