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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal object titled "Stirrup" by an unidentified artist. The object is curved in a semi-circle with a rough, textured surface that appears to be made of metal. The object is open at the top and bottom, with the top having a small oval-shaped hole. The ends of the object curve downward, tapering to a point. The object has a dark brown and gold color with a mottled appearance. The background is a gradient of dark brown to light gray, with the object casting a shadow on the surface below it. The surface the object is sitting on is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–12th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
West Slavic
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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