Pellet and Bolt Crossbow Combined with a Wheel-Lock Gun

Jacob Floris

ca. 1570–1600 · Steel, wood (cherry), staghorn, hemp, felt · Arms and Armor

The inlay of polished and engraved staghorn featuring trophies of arms is based on designs by Jacob Floris (1524–1581), which were published in Antwerp in 1564. The bow is a later replacement.

Artist

Jacob Floris

Date

ca. 1570–1600

Medium

Steel, wood (cherry), staghorn, hemp, felt

Culture

Central European; possibly Southern German or Austrian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913