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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a rowel at one end and two straps with loops at the other, the spur has a worn and weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and use, featuring a star-shaped wheel with multiple points on one end.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
possibly Italian
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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