Crossbow Bolt

Description

An arrow for use in a crossbow, typically referred to as a "bolt". This object has a steel head with a wooden shaft.


Object Information

Date Created:

late 1400s

Local ID:

2014.53.1

Collection:

Arms & Armor

Credit Line:

The John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Dimensions:

35.9 × 1.5 cm (14 1/8 × 9/16 in.), 2 oz. (weight)

Creator(s):

Unknown; European

Materials:

steel and wood

Cultural Attribution:

European

Classification:

Arrow

Rights:

No known rights restrictions.