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Prick Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object, silver in color with darker spots, likely oxidation. The object is curved and U-shaped. One end tapers to a point and the other end is flat. A protrusion extends from the tapered end. The object has a textured surface. It lies on a gray surface. The object is a Prick Spur (Right) by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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