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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rowel Spur features a curved metal shank. A star-shaped rowel with 9 pointed ends extends from one end. A short chain links to a metal buckle and a decorative metal piece. The buckle has two horizontal prongs on top. The metal has a textured appearance. The background is a flat gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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