Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of stirrups by an unknown artist. Two metal and wood stirrups, each with a teardrop-shaped design. The metal parts are made of a dark gray metal, possibly steel or iron, with visible screws along the edges where the metal meets the wood. The metal parts have a small rectangular hole at the top. The wooden parts are made of a reddish-brown wood, possibly oak or maple, with a smooth surface and visible signs of wear. The stirrups are positioned upright, with the metal parts facing outward and the wooden parts facing inward. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow underneath each stirrup.