This hunting crossbow was made with the techniques of forging, incising, and carving. Ivory runs down the top of the crossbow and it features an ivory carving of a dragon-like creature on the stock. It also features thick bow stong and its steel bow looks like it has been painted with green and yello coloutrs and further decorated with a braid of thread. This crossbow is used with a cranequin that is attached to the top of the crossbow.
Materials/Media Steel, Animal Tooth, Ivory, Wood, Textile
Dimensions/Measurements Length: 80.0 cm, Width: 79.0 cm Depth: 33.1 cm Weight: 8,626 g
Other notes Registered at the British Museum in 1940, not on display