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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a prick spur titled "Prick Spur" by an unspecified artist. The object is a pair of two metal spurs with a long, thin, tapered prong ending in a sharp point. The spurs have a curved or bent shape with a rounded end at the top and a pointed end at the bottom. The metal appears to be dark brown or black with gold accents and a textured surface, showing signs of wear and tear. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Copper alloy, gold
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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