Rowel Spur (Left)

Unknown

ca. 1630–60 · Iron alloy, gold · Arms and Armor

Despite its simple shape this spur, originally gilded overall, displays a particularly dynamic and sculptural aspect. Necks bent at an angle like this were popular in Europe between 1630 and 1660.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1630–60

Medium

Iron alloy, gold

Culture

Netherlandish or German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Bashford Dean, 1923