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Pair of Stirrups (清 鉄鑊金馬鐙一副)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of stirrups made of bronze or brass. Arch-shaped with flat base. Base has several oval-shaped holes. Top of arch has flat rectangular piece. Two decorative dragon or horse head designs on each side. Bronze or brass has aged to darker color with lighter gold color in raised designs. Gray background with shadow behind and underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 17th century
Medium
Iron, gold
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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