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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal object, curved in a U shape, with one end pointing to the upper left and the other to the lower left. The object has a green patina with brown spots. It has a cylindrical protrusion on the lower side near the lower left end. The object is on a gray background. The object is titled "Prick Spur" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Longobardic
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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