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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Rowel Spurs by Artist. Two silver-colored metal spurs with a star-shaped rowel at the end of a curved arm. The curved arm of each spur features a ball and floral decorations. The rowel is a five-pointed star with a small ball at its center. A strap attachment is located at the top of each spur, and the ends of the curved arms feature a T-shaped piece. The spurs are placed on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Iron alloy, silver, gold
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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