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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
Museum record:
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