Prick Spur in the Style of the 8th Century

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19th century · Copper alloy · Arms and Armor

This spur, made in the 19th century, reproduces an 8th-century Carolingian spur. Its aspect and the style of the decoration betray the forgery.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Copper alloy

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942