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Asymmetrical Spur
unknown / Przeworsk Culturecirca 160–310 AD / Phases C1–C2 of the Roman Influence Period
District Museum of the Kalisz Land
Kalisz, Poland
This spur is asymmetrical with an elongated, double-conical spike/talon and a side hook positioned near the spike/talon. The spur's attachment points are shaped like small buttons. It is made of iron and covered with fire patina. The spur was found during archaeological research in the village of Brzezie (Pleszew County). It is dated to the late Roman influence period, phases C1 and C2 (around 160–310 AD), and is associated with the Przeworsk culture.
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- Title: Asymmetrical Spur
- Creator: unknown / Przeworsk Culture
- Date Created: circa 160–310 AD / Phases C1–C2 of the Roman Influence Period
- Location Created: Poland
- Physical Dimensions: total length of the spur 11.5 cm, width of the shank 9.5 cm, and its height is 5.5 cm, length of the spike 6 cm
- Type: accesories
- Medium: iron
- Art Form: forged
- Depicted Topic: spur
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