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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rowel Spur features a metal shank with a star-shaped rowel at one end. The rowel has eight gold-colored points. The shank is silver-colored and has a U-shaped heel spur with two prongs at the top. The prongs are adorned with gold-colored metalwork. The spur is positioned on a gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Iron alloy, copper alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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