Prick Spur
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Prick Spur

TitlePrick Spur
Date9th century 9th century
MediumIron alloy
ClassificationEquestrian Equipment-Spurs
OriginEastern European
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Prick Spur” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 9th century. It is executed in iron alloy and classified as equestrian equipment-spurs. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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