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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stirrup by artist unknown. Metal stirrup with a rough, textured surface, exhibiting a dark gray color with visible signs of wear and tear. The stirrup is open at the top and has a roughly oval shape with a flat bottom. It appears to be made from a single piece of metal shaped into a loop. The metal has an uneven surface. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
West Slavic
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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