Title: Pair of Rowel Spurs
Object type: Spurs
Date: first half 18th century
Culture: Mexican
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
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Geography: Country of Origin    Mexico      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY