Crossbow Bolt with Barbed Head
Object type: Crossbow bolt
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: European, possibly German
Date: probably 16th century
Medium: Steel, wood (probably chestnut), staghorn
Dimensions: L. 13 3/4 in. (34.8 cm); L. of head 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); W. of head 2 1/32 in. (5.2 cm); Wt. 2.1 oz. (59 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914