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Rowel Spur (Right), in the Style of the 16th Century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a long neck and a star-shaped rowel at the end, rowel has eight points. The neck is smooth and straight with a slight bend near the rowel. The heel of the spur has a decorative curved piece with a leaf-like design on top. The band has an engraved diagonal linear pattern. The spur has a smooth, rounded edge and small metal prongs on the inside. The background is a solid gray color. The style is characteristic of the 16th century. The item appears to be a right spur.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
European
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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