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Prick Spur

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rusty metal object with two prongs, resembling a fork; handle is long and thin with a pyramid-shaped metal piece at the end; prongs are curved and pointed; object has a weathered appearance. Prick Spur.

Artwork details

Date:
11th century
Medium:
Iron alloy, copper alloy
Culture:
French or German
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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