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Prick Spur (Left)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal object, Prick Spur (Left), by an unknown artist. Two curved prongs, one ending in a sharp point and the other in a small loop or eye. The prongs connected by a small spherical piece. Object lying on a gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Iron alloy, copper alloy
Culture
possibly Italian
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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