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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of rowel spurs by an unknown artist. Two gold-colored metal spurs with a star-shaped rowel at the end of a curved arm. The spurs have a textured surface and ornate details, including scrollwork at the heel and pointed arms. The rowels have multiple points, with each spur having a similar design but with some differences in the scrollwork. The spurs are placed on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630–60
Medium
Iron alloy, gold
Culture
possibly French or German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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