This bow was owned by Queen Kristina of Sweden. The crossbow is a steel bow. It has braided rope made of blue and yellow silk which is also the material used for the tassels. There is a horn with feather-like cut-outs behind the string holder. There is decoration depicting a standing man and a seated woman with crossbows between flower and vine engravings. Materials/Media Bone Pearl Hemp Silk Steel Walnut Horn Dimensions/Measurements Weight 555 g Length 504 mm Length 375 mm (bow)

Previously owned by Queen Kristina of Sweden. This crossbow is made of steel and has hemp lacing with the front braided cord and remaining tassels made of yellow and blue silk. The stock is made of walnut and has engraved bone inlays. Designs of leaves with fruit and vines are present on the crossbow, as well as, an engraved flower. The front has an oval with the date 1646. There is also a depiction of a seated woman and standing man, both holding crossbows pointed at a target. Materials/Media Walnut Steel Silk Hemp Ivory Dimensions/Measurements Length 371 mm (bow) Weight 482 g Length 511 mm