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Prick Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two old, curved metal objects with pointed ends. The objects are made of a gold-colored metal with a textured surface. The object on the left is facing left and has a pointed tip and a small triangular protrusion on top. The object on the right is facing right and has a rounded tip. Both objects have a similar shape, with a curved body and a pointed end. They are placed on a plain gray background. The title of the image is "Prick Spur (Right)" by an unknown artist. Search terms: gold-colored metal, two curved objects, pointed ends, textured surface, gray background.

Artwork Details

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