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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a star-shaped rowel on the end, having eight points. The spur has a long, thin neck and a curved body with a small buckle and strap at the end to attach to a boot. A short chain connects to a spring-loaded mechanism near the neck. The spur by artist Rowel Spur (Right).

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Hungarian or German
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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