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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object, silver in color, resembling a spur, with a pointed end and a curved body. The object has a textured surface and two small protrusions at the end opposite the point, possibly for attachment. The object is shaped like a backwards "C".

Artwork Details

Date
late 10th–early 11th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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