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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rowel Spur, created by an unknown artist, features a silver-colored metal spur. The spur has two long, curved prongs with pointed ends that bend downward and outward. A short neck connects the prongs to a star-shaped rowel. The rowel has a circular center and 14 pointed, radiating arms. The entire piece exhibits a worn, textured surface and rests on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-14th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
possibly German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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