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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rowel Spur (Right) by artist is a metal spur with a rowel. The spur has a long, curved neck and a rowel with short points at the end. It has a strap attachment with a rectangular buckle on top and a round attachment on the bottom. The spur is made of brass or bronze and has a textured surface. The rowel is positioned on the right side of the spur. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, iron
Culture:
French or German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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