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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Rowel Spurs by artist unknown. Two metal spurs, likely made of silver or a silver-colored metal, with a rope-like design on the main body. The spurs have a rowel, a star-shaped wheel with points, at the end. Each spur has a neck with a decorative design and a small chain attached. The rowel is attached to the main body by a short stem. The spurs are ornately decorated with various patterns, including scrollwork, flowers, and leaves. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The spurs are positioned in a way that shows their details, with one spur above and slightly to the left of the other. The spurs have a strap or buckle attachment at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 16th century
Medium
Iron alloy, tin
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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