Rowel Spur (Right)

Unknown

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

Despite its simple shape this spur is skillfully chiseled with an elegant fishbone motif and its sides. Necks bent at an angle like this were popular in Europe between 1630 and 1660.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-17th century

Medium

Iron alloy, gold

Culture

German or Netherlandish

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913