Pair of Rowel Spurs

Unknown

17th century · Iron alloy, gold · Arms and Armor

The points of the rowels of this pair of spurs alternate birds’ heads and fleurons, while their bodies are chiseled with zigzags motifs in relief.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Iron alloy, gold

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913