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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver stirrup with gold and black decoration on the top. The stirrup has a wide, flat base with a decorative cutout design. The curved sides rise to a narrow, rounded top with a small rectangular opening. The gold decoration features a floral pattern. The background is gray. Stirrup by artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–18th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver
Culture
Tibetan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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