Rowel Spur

Unknown

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

Despite its simple shape this spur is skillfully chiseled all over with a rope motif giving it a particularly sculptural aspect. Necks bent at an angle like this were popular in Europe between 1630 and 1660.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-17th century

Medium

Iron alloy

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913