Title: Pellet and Bolt Crossbow Combined with a Wheel-Lock Gun
Object type: Pellet and bolt crossbow combined with a wheel-lock gun
Date: ca. 1570–1600
Culture: Central European; possibly Southern German or Austrian
Artist: Decoration based on designs by Jacob Floris , published in Antwerp in 1564.
Artist bio: Central European, 1524–1581
Artist nationality: Central European
Artist role: Designer
Medium: Steel, wood (cherry), staghorn, hemp, felt
Dimensions: L. 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); W. 26 1/2 in. (67.2 cm); Wt. 11 lb. 7 oz. (5,197 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    possibly Austria      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY