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Two Target Bolts

probably 17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two Target Bolts
  • Date: probably 17th century
  • Geography: probably Saxony
  • Culture: German, probably Saxony
  • Medium: Steel, wood (probably birch), staghorn
  • Dimensions: bolt a, L. 12 15/32 in. (31.6 cm); Diam. head 23/32 in. (1.7 cm); Wt. 1.8 oz. (52 g)
  • Classification: Archery Equipment
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1598a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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