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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a rowel at one end, featuring a star-shaped wheel with several points; the rowel is connected to a curved neck; the other end has a decorative heel band with a short shank; the spur has a silver-colored finish with visible signs of wear and some rust; the rowel has a central axis point; the heel band has two decorative curled ends. Rowel Spur (Right), artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630–60
Medium
Iron, gold
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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