Saxon & Medieval — Saxo-Norman; 10th-early 11th century; Viking
Spur, prick spur
Prick spur with a small pyramid-shaped goad on a long shank. The straight sides have inlaid copper-alloy decoration, with lattice-work on one surface and scroll-work on the other. One terminal survives, with two rectangular slots to take leathers; the other terminal is lost.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- C794a
- Object name:
- spur, prick spur
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Saxo-Norman; 10th-early 11th century; Viking
- Material:
iron, copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 185 mm, W 95 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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