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Written by: Freya DuboisContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 10288
France(?)Cranequin
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Bows made of composite materials were developed during the 1400s. They were immensely powerful and could be spanned only with the aid of a winder called a cranequin like the one seen here.
| Artist / Maker | France(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1480–1500 |
| Culture / Origin | France(?) |
| Medium | steel and brass; incised decoration; pierced traceried Gothic windows |
| Dimensions | Rack: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Crank: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Gear housing: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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