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Crossbow Trigger-Mechanism
Crossbow Trigger-Mechanism
Crossbow Trigger-Mechanism

Crossbow Trigger-Mechanism

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze; gold
DimensionsOverall (overall measurements;): 11 x 5.7 x 17.2 cm Base (overall measurements;)
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.466 a-d
DescriptionA bronze trigger-mechanism (in 4 pieces) with figures of inlaid gold on its surface. The figures include trees at the top and humans hunting birds and larger game (ungulates) using swords and crossbows. Characters (Chinese?) are written on the side (scratched/carved into surface).
Status
Not on view
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