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Rowel Spur (Left)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a star-shaped point, spur with a rowel and a neck strap attachment. The rowel spur has a curved neck and a star-shaped rowel with 5 points. The spur is positioned with the rowel facing right. A neck strap attachment is on the top back of the spur. The spur and rowel are made from dark metal with gold accents. The object against a solid gray background. The artist is unidentified; however, the spur is referred to as "Rowel Spur (Left)".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400
Medium:
Copper alloy, gold, enamel
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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