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southern German or Tyrolese; cranequin probably German or Swiss
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Title: Crossbow, Cranequin and Six Crossbow Bolts
Date: crossbow ca. 1600–1650; cranequin dated 1556
Geography: possibly Tyrol
Culture: southern German or Tyrolese; cranequin probably German or Swiss
Medium: Steel, wood (probably cherry, and possibly service tree), ivory (probably elephant), horn, mother-of-pearl, iron alloy, copper alloy, hemp
Dimensions: crossbow, L. 26 7/8 in. (68.3 cm); W. 24 9/16 in. (62.4 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 6 oz. (4,258 g); cranequin L. 14 5/8 in. (37 cm); W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 1 oz. (2,297 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Ridgely Hunt, in memory of William Cruger Pell, 1907
Object Number: 07.24.48a–h
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