Pair of Rowel Spurs
Unknown Artist
first half 18th century
Medium
Iron alloy
Dimensions
Spur (a): L. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of rowel 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.4 oz. (550 g); spur (b): L. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of rowel 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3 oz. (538.6 g)
Classification
Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
Culture
Mexican
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number
14.25.1740a, b