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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Prick Spur" by an unknown artist. Metal object with a long, thin, curved piece and a pointed end. The object has a textured surface and appears to be made of metal, possibly iron or steel, with a dark color and visible wear and tear. It has two small circular protrusions on one end and a single pointed protrusion on the other. The object is positioned on a gray surface, with the curved part facing downwards and the pointed end facing towards the bottom-right corner. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Iron alloy, copper alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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