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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal spur with a long, curved neck and a star-shaped rowel at the end. The spur has a neck that bends to the right then back to the left to form a U-shaped slot. Two prongs extend upward from the top of the U-shaped portion. A metal ring is attached to the right end. The rowel has eight pointed metal projections. The spur is on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-15th century
Medium
Copper alloy, iron
Culture
British
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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