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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal stirrup with a textured, rough surface and a dark gray color. The stirrup is oval-shaped, with the top part narrower and wider at the top, resembling a trapezoid. The stirrup's surface is uneven, with visible imperfections and small bumps. It stands on a flat surface with a dark background that gradually lightens towards the front. The artist and title of the piece is "Stirrup".

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
West Slavic
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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