ca. 1570-1600
Germany
Object qualities
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Objectweapon: Pellet and bolt crossbow combined with a wheel-lock gun
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Author of the objectJacob Floris
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSteel, wood (cherry), staghorn, hemp, felt
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SizeL. 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); W. 26 1/2 in. (67.2 cm); Wt. 11 lb. 7 oz. (5,197 g)
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Geography detailsCountry of Origin
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Country today
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Dateca. 1570-1600
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CultureCentral European; possibly Southern German or Austrian
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The inlay of polished and engraved staghorn featuring trophies of arms is based on designs by Jacob Floris (1524–1581), which were published in Antwerp in 1564. The bow is a later replacement.