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Pair of Stirrups (<i>Tsubo Abumi</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of stirrups, Tsubo Abumi, by Artist Unknown. Two rusty metal stirrups with a dark brown color and visible signs of wear, including chipped and flaking surfaces. Each stirrup has a long, curved neck with a chain-like structure at the top and a flat base. The stirrups are positioned side by side, with their bases facing slightly outward. The background is a gradient of gray, transitioning from light to dark.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 10th century
Medium
Iron, wood, lacquer
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
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