Crossbow
Object type: Crossbow
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Central European, possibly Austria
Date: ca. 1425–75
Medium: Wood (European hornbeam), horn, animal sinew, animal glue, birch bark, staghorn, iron alloy, hemp, leather
Dimensions: L. 37 5/8 in. (95.6 cm); W. 29 3/4 in. (75.5 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 12 oz. (3989 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Credit line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Accession year: 1929