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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
Museum record:: View original

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