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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object, prick spur by unknown artist. The object is made of metal and has a curved shape. It has two prongs at one end, and a pointed tip at the other end. One prong is longer than the other, forming the curved shape. The prongs are connected by a short metal piece. The metal is weathered and has a rough texture. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

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