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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of rowel spurs by an unknown artist. Two metal spurs with a curved neck, a long straight shank, and a star-shaped rowel at the end. The top spur has a leaf-shaped decoration at the top of the neck. The bottom spur has a small disk-shaped charm hanging from the base of the neck. Both spurs have a brown patina and are lying on a gray surface. The spurs are positioned diagonally, with the top spur pointing to the upper left and the bottom spur pointing to the lower right.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Copper alloy, gold
Culture
French
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette