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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of rowel spurs by artist unknown. Two silver-colored spurs with a round, spiked rowel and intricate filigree design on the center of the rowel. The spurs have a long, curved neck with a ridged band and a small ball on the end. The rowels are positioned at an angle, with the spurs lying on a flat surface. The rowels have 6-7 spikes protruding from the center. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
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