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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a star-shaped rowel at one end. The spur has a long, pointed rowel with 11 points, attached to a curved, metal shank. The rowel is connected to the shank via a small ball. The shank features engraved designs, including lines and circles. The other end of the shank has a cylindrical piece with a small loop. Two long, flat straps connect the shank to the cylindrical piece, forming a "V" shape. The straps are connected at the top by a small metal loop. The entire spur is made of silver-colored metal and has a worn appearance. The spur is titled "Rowel Spur (Right)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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