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Pair of Prick Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two prick spurs, Pair of Prick Spurs, with a dark, rusty metal finish, are shown. The spurs have a long, pointed rowel and a curved shank. A rectangular slot with horizontal lines is at the end of each spur. A short, T-shaped piece extends upward from the top of the shank. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Iron alloy, gold
Culture:
North African
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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