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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina metal object, U-shaped with two ends terminating in small spheres; center section tapers to form a short spike; surface exhibits green corrosion with patches of orange and brown. Prick Spur.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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