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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rowel Spur (Right) by Alexander Rihacek. This metal object has a star-shaped point with eight sharp points on the left end. A curved metal piece connects the star point to a long, thin shaft. The shaft is decorated with intricate engravings and has a design resembling a leaf or flower near the right end. The right end features an ornate, curved piece with scroll-like patterns. The object is made of silver-colored metal and rests on a gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
possibly Spanish
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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