Pair of Hussar Rowel Spurs

Unknown Artist

16th century

Pair of Hussar Rowel Spurs by Unknown Artist

Medium

Iron alloy, copper, leather

Dimensions

Spur (a); L. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. of rowel 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Wt. 12.9 oz. (365.7 g); spur (b); L. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of rowel 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 12.8 oz. (362.9 g)

Classification

Equestrian Equipment-Spurs

Culture

Hungarian

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929

Accession Number

29.158.517a, b

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