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Rowel Spur (Left)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rowel Spur (Left) by Metal spur with a star-shaped wheel at the end, featuring a central axis with radiating points, likely made of brass or gold. The spur has a silver or gray metal body with a horizontal gold stripe along the length. The body curves into two prongs at one end. A strap or buckle is attached near the prongs. A strap or buckle is also on the pronged end. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
Iron, copper alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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