Bronze spur

Roman or later

Imperial

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Although spurs seem to have been known to the Greeks, they came into regular use only with the Romans.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Bronze spur
Period: Imperial
Culture: Roman or later
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Other: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Gift of John Marshall, 1927
Object Number: 27.253.2
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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