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Rowel Spur (Left)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a rowel on one end and a strap attachment on the other with a decorative silver metal and star-shaped rowel with eight points; the band is engraved with curvilinear design ending abruptly on one end; the rowel contains a pearl or similar round object in the center; the background is a plain gray surface; the spur is titled "Rowel Spur (Left)" by an unknown artist; the item is a silver.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 17th century
Medium
Iron alloy, silver
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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