A hunting crossbow, German, 1st half of the 17th century Heavy forged steel prod, the edges bearing etched vine decoration. Cord bridle. Green wool pompoms. Twisted hemp string. Walnut tiller with a slight belly and richly decorated with bone inlays (minor replacements). On each side, a hunter with a spear is depicted chasing a boar with leaping hounds and a variety of game animals behind him. The top and bottom are completely covered with bone, bearing fine ornamental engraving. There are two finely engraved hunting scenes on the butt stock, showing hunters mo,

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