Crossbow Bolt
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Crossbow Bolt

TitleCrossbow Bolt
Date1500s–1600s 16th century
Mediumwood, leather, steel
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCrossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s. Germany. Wood, leather, steel; overall: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1758
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Crossbow Bolt” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1500s–1600s. It is executed in wood, leather, steel and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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