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Old 6th January 2010, 10:50 PM   #13
fernando
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But i bet you can't identify the system of this one .
This is a Portuguese crossbowman, made in bronze of Benin, dated XV century.
You can easily discern the 'armatoste' hanging from his belt, the devise used to arm ('cock')the crossbow.
I am so envious it belongs to the London British Museum .
Fernando

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