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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a gold-colored conical tip, resembling a spur, with two long, thin, curved prongs extending from the tip. The prongs are textured and have a rough, uneven surface. The object is made of metal, likely silver or gray in color, with a gold-colored conical tip. It is placed on a flat, light gray surface. The object is titled "Prick Spur" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
11th century
Medium:
Iron alloy, copper alloy
Culture:
possibly German
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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