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Hussar Rowel Spur (Left)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with two hinged parts. The left part is roughly rectangular with a rounded edge on the left and a raised circular design on the front. The right part is also rectangular with a rowel, a star-shaped spur, on the right end. The rowel has eight points. The metal is silver-colored with rust spots. The object is lying open on a gray surface. A small metal ring is on the left. The object is a Hussar Rowel Spur (Left) by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1520
Medium
Iron alloy, tin, copper
Culture
Hungarian
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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