Small Crossbow (Schnepper), Probably for a Woman or Child
Object type: Small crossbow (Schnepper), probably for a woman or 
child
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Dresden
Artist: Johann Gottfried Hänisch the Elder
Artist bio: German, Dresden, 1696–1778
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: German
Date: dated 1738
Medium: Steel, wood (fruitwood, probably plum or cherry), staghorn, hemp, wool, gold, horn
Dimensions: L. 22 7/32 in. (56.4 cm); W. 16 15/16 in. (43 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14 1/2 oz. (866 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Geography:  Dresden  Saxony   
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2011
Accession year: 2011