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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of rowel spurs by Christo. Two silver-colored metal spurs with a twisted shank and a flower-shaped rowel at the end of each. The rowels have multiple points and are attached to the heel band by a small neck. The heel bands are decorated with a twisted rope design and have a small buckle near the top. The spurs are lying on a gray surface. The rowels are positioned on the outside of the heel bands. The buckles are on the inside.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron alloy, silver
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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