Quiver with Eleven Crossbow Bolts

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Title: Quiver with Eleven Crossbow Bolts
Date Created: quiver, probably early 16th century; bolts, 14th–16th century
Physical Dimensions: quiver H. 17 9/16 in. (44.6 cm); W. bottom 11 7/16 in. (29 cm); Wt. 15.8 oz. (448 g); L. of bolt (b), 16 in. (40.6 cm); L. of bolt (c), 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); L. of bolt (d), 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); L. of bolt (e), 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm); bolt (f), L. 14 1/2 in (36.8 cm); L. head 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); W. head 11/16 in. (1.8 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g); L. of bolt (g), 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); L. of bolt (h), 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); L. of bolt (i), 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); L. of bolt (j), 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); bolt (k), L. overall 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm); L. head 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. head 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm); Wt. total 2.7 oz. (75 g); L. of bolt head (l) 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Type: Quiver with eleven crossbow bolts
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/34069
Medium: Wood (oak, probably birch), tanned hide (possibly badger), paper, leather, steel, iron alloy
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: Western or Central European; quiver, possibly German

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