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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spur with a flower-shaped rowel. Curved, textured heel band. Two prongs at top. Short chain attached at end. Metal flower with pointed petals. Gray background. Title: Rowel Spur. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

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