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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal object, two curved prongs with circular ends, prongs connected at one end with a short metal piece, pointed end at the connection point. Two holes in each circular end. Object has a dark, rusty appearance. Prick spur by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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