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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal object, prick spur, by artist unknown. Metal object with a long, thin, pointed end and a curved piece attached to it. The curved piece has a hole at the end. The object has a small loop at the top. The metal is dark and has spots of green and orange. The object is on a gray background. The curved piece is on the left and the pointed end is on the right. The object is angled.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 14th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
possibly Italian
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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