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Pricked Spur
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The spur was an essential part of the knight's equipment. Fastened to his heels by means of straps and buckles, it was used to prod a horse into action. This example represents the oldest type recorded, the "pricked" spur, so-called because its neck terminated in a spike. The pricked spur was replaced during the Middle Ages by the "rowel" spur, with a rotating spiked wheel.
| Artist / Maker | Spain |
|---|---|
| Date | 1200s |
| Culture / Origin | Spain |
| Medium | steel |
| Dimensions | Overall: 19 x 8.4 cm (7 1/2 x 3 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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