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Rowel Spur (Right)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a curved rowel end, featuring a flower-like design with pointed petals; rowel end has a central circle with six pointed shapes radiating from it; curved body of spur has a series of small, rectangular sections with intricate designs; one end of spur has a small loop with a chain attached; background gray. Rowel Spur (Right), in the style of Elie Blue, Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Iron alloy, gold, silver
Culture:
British or German
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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