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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal stirrup with a rectangular top and a curved, U-shaped body. The metal is textured and has a rough, bumpy surface. The stirrup is made of a single piece of metal. The right side has a gold-colored tone, and the left side a silver-colored tone. The bottom of the stirrup is flat. A small metal piece is on the right near the bottom. The background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Iron, copper alloys
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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