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Title
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Target shooting crossbow
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HCA Identifier
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5335_LRK No. 1867: 2434
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Collection Location
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Collection Statens Historiska Museer
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Date
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1646
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Location
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Germany
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Description
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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
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Source
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https://samlingar.shm.se/object/A71FC6F9-ACEB-44A0-8137-A1E77E568117
Collection Statens Historiska Museer
