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Rowel Spur (Left)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rowel Spur (Left) by Georg Jensen: A silver-colored metal spur with a rowel on one end and a decorative floral design on the other. The spur has a long, curved neck with a rounded ball at the top. The rowel has 10 sharp points extending from a central circle. The decorative end features a floral design with two flowers and leaves. The spur is positioned on a plain gray background. The metal is intricately designed with filigree. The overall shape resembles a branch. The object has a vintage appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 18th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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