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Rowel Spur (Left)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a long, curved neck and a rowel at the end. The rowel has a central circle with 7-8 spikes radiating from it. The spur has a textured surface. A small metal loop is attached to the end of the neck. The spur is lying on a gray surface. The rowel spur is by an unknown artist and is titled "Rowel Spur (Left)".

Artwork Details

Date
second half 16th century
Medium
Iron alloy, copper
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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