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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored metal stirrup with a rough texture, resembling etched or worn surface. The stirrup is teardrop-shaped, with the top portion resembling the stirrup's typical form. The metal appears dark gray or black and sits on a gray surface with a gradient background transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
9th–10th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
West Slavic
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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