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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a long, curved neck and a rowel at the end. The spur has a textured surface and appears to be made of silver or a silver-colored metal. The rowel is a star-shaped wheel with multiple points. The spur has two branches that curve backward from the heel, each ending in a decorative scroll. The background is a plain gray surface. The spur is titled "Rowel Spur".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1400
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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