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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and brown metal object, curved in a half-circle. Two rectangular cutouts, one on each end. A sharp point protrudes from the right side. The object is made of a weathered metal with a green patina. The background is white. Prick Spur.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–1st century BCE
Medium:
Copper alloy (bronze)
Culture:
Greek or Italic
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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