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Two Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two bronze-colored rowel spurs, titled "Two Rowel Spurs" by an unknown artist. The spurs have a bronze color and a rowel at the end. The rowel is star-shaped with several points, and each spur has a long neck with an etched design. The rowel is attached to the end of the spur via a short stem. The spurs have a strap attachment with several holes for adjustment. The body of the spurs are decorated with an etched pattern. The background is a solid light gray color. The spurs are positioned at an angle. The spurs appear to be made of metal and have a vintage appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron alloy, gold
Culture
German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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