Rowel Spur

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16th century · Iron alloy · Arms and Armor

This type of spur, with its large and impressive rowel and its dragon's head terminals, was popular among Hungarians in the 16th century. Its general shape is an evolution of late medieval spurs. The proportions of the rowel, rather impractical, mostly served the purpose of showing off the high social status of the rider.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Iron alloy

Culture

Hungarian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929