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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spurs with a curved neck and a rowel at the end. The rowel has multiple points. There is a ball at the end of the neck. The spur has a decorated shank with a textured surface and a strap attachment at the end. The spur also has a decorative plate on top with a curved design. The background is a plain gray surface. The spurs are by artist "Rowel Spur".

Artwork details

Date:: ca. 1600
Medium:: Iron alloy
Culture:: German
Dimensions:: 600 × 480 px
Museum record:: View original

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