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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal object with a dark brown color and a rough texture, likely made of iron or steel. The object is shaped like a prick spur, with two long, curved arms that meet at a point. The arms are thin and taper to a point at the ends. There are two small loops on each arm, one near the end of each arm. The background is a plain gray surface. Search terms: - Prick spur - Metal object - Dark brown - Rough texture - Two long curved arms - Small loops - Gray background - Pointed end - Artist: Unspecified - Title: Prick spur

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
possibly German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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