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Pair of Stirrups from a Horse Armor Made for a Member of the Collalto Family

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two dark-colored metal stirrups with engraved designs, made of a thick metal band bent into a U-shape, each featuring four curved strips extending from the top to the bottom on both sides. The top of each stirrup has a small strap with a small buckle. The engraved designs on the stirrups include various patterns and images. The stirrups sit on a white surface against a light gray background. A small plaque on the right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". A ruler-like object lies on the left. Pair of Stirrups from a Horse Armor Made for a Member of the Collalto Family.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
Italian, probably Milan
Dimensions
600 × 419 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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