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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Rowel Spurs by artist. Two spurs made of silver-colored metal. Both have a long, curved neck with a rowel at the end. The rowels have six points. The necks are decorated with a series of small, oval shapes and have a filigree design. The top spur has a larger flower-shaped design at the top of the neck. The bottom spur has a similar design but smaller. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630–60
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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