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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a curved band and a star-shaped rowel; the band is wider at the ends and tapered in the middle; one end has a T-shaped piece pointing up, with a screw on top; the other end has a decorative floral design; the rowel end has pointed protrusions, resembling a star or flower; surface shows signs of wear. Title: Rowel Spur Artist: unknown

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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