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Two Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two rowel spurs, Two Rowel Spurs, with long, curved arms, have a floral etched design along their length. The spurs have a starburst-shaped rowel at the end. The rowels feature a central circle surrounded by pointed shapes. The spurs are made of metal with a silver color and have a textured surface. They are placed on a gray surface. The top spur points to the left. The bottom spur points to the right. The rowel on the top spur faces upwards. The rowel on the bottom spur faces downwards. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Iron alloy, silver, copper alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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