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Rowel Spur (Left), in the Style of the 15th Century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rowel spur features a metal strap with a looped end and a heart-shaped decoration. A long, straight shank extends from the strap, ending in a star-shaped rowel with multiple pointed projections. The spur is made of metal with a textured surface. It lies on a gray background. The rowel spur is in the style of the 15th century and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
Probably 19th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Hungarian
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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