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Pair of Rowel Spurs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Rowel Spurs by Artist. Two spurs with black leather straps and metal rowels. The straps are made of worn, dark leather and have a buckle at the end. The metal parts are made of a dark metal, likely steel or iron. The rowels are star-shaped with eight points. The spurs are positioned on a gray surface, one above the other.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 14th century
Medium
Iron alloy, leather
Culture
possibly French or German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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