Pair of Rowel Spurs

Unknown

ca. 1600 · Iron alloy, leather, possibly tin · Arms and Armor

The necks of the spurs of this highly decorated pair are shaped as birds’ heads, each holding a nine-pointed pierced foliate rowel. The latter as well as the articulated arms are etched overall with foliage decoration in relief standing out against a darker background. The leather straps are modern.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1600

Medium

Iron alloy, leather, possibly tin

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913