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Pair of Prick Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of gold-colored prick spurs. The spurs have a long, thin, pointed metal spike. The spike is attached to a round base with a textured surface. A curved metal arm extends from the base, with a rectangular piece at the end. The curved arm and rectangular piece are also textured. The spurs are positioned at an angle, with the spikes pointing to the left. The background is a plain gray color. The artist of the spurs is unknown but they are referred to as "Pair of Prick Spurs".

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Iron alloy, gold
Culture
Moroccan
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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