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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a curved, rusted metal object with a pointed tip, titled "Prick Spur" by an artist. The object is made of dark brown and gold metal. The object is shaped like a backwards "C" with one end tapering to a point. The object has a ribbed texture along most of its length. The object has a small knob on the end opposite the point. The object has a mix of orange and brown rust spots on its surface. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Iron alloy, copper alloy
Culture:
Carolingian
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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