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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Prick Spur by an unknown artist. The image shows a metal spur with a long pointed prick. The prick is attached to a round base and extends to a point. It is connected to a curved piece of metal that forms the heel band. The heel band has a rectangular section with ridges and a smaller curved piece attached to it. There is a small decorative piece on top of the rectangular section. The spur has a mix of gold and black colors with visible signs of wear. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Iron alloy, gold, leather, iron
Culture
Moroccan
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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