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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a rowel, a star-shaped wheel with 10 pointed spokes, on left end of a long neck; the neck bends sharply downward at right angle near right end; slot with two holes on top for strap attachment; curved piece on bottom right for heel attachment; metal is dark and rusted. Rowel Spur (Right), artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1500
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
Hungarian
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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