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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rowel Spur is made of silver. A long, thin, pointed piece with a leaf-like texture extends from the center to the right. The left end features a starburst design with a round center and pointed protrusions. A short, rounded piece connects the starburst to the long piece. The spur has a small loop at the end. The background is a light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Iron alloy, tin
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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