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Title
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Norwegian Whaling Crossbow
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Collection Location
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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Date
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Before 1909
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Location
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Norway
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Description
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This whaling crossbow is from Norway. Its approximate date of construction is unknown, but is however dated to before 1909. It possesses a wooden prod that is attached to the stock with two pieces of rounded wood with openings fitted to the size of the prod, therefore securing it in place. The string of the prod is made of twisted sinew. Through the center of the stock is a metal peg visible on both sides, and the initials “UJN” are engraved in the stock.
Measurements: Length: max 940 mm, Depth: max 623 mm total, Depth: max 98 mm, Width: max 1465 mm total, Width: max 1465 mm, Length: max 1050 mm total
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Source
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Pitt Rivers Museum
