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Rowel Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rowel Spur has a metal chain attached to it. The chain is made of interlocking oval links. The spur has a curved neck with ornate engravings on it. A rowel, a star-shaped wheel with pointed ends, is at the end of the spur. The rowel has a central circle with 8 pointed spokes extending outwards. The spur has a long, thin heel with a scroll-like design at the top. The heel is attached to a metal plate with 2 curled ends. The entire spur is made of silver-colored metal. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 17th century
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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