Title: Pricker (Cocking Pin)
Object type: Pricker (Cocking pin)
Date: late 16th–19th century
Culture: Central European, probably German
Medium: Steel, ivory (probably hippopotamus), copper alloy
Dimensions: L. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm); Diam. of pommel 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm); Wt. 1.9 oz (53 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    probably Germany      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY