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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Stirrup by artist unknown. The object is a metal stirrup. The stirrup has a wide oval-shaped frame with a textured surface. The frame is made of silver-colored metal and has a decorative design etched into it. The design features various geometric shapes. The frame is not complete, with the top curved over and forming a loop. On top of the loop, there is a decorative ornament, appearing like a crown or a finial. The base of the stirrup appears to have a flat foot with decorative etchings. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 17th century
Medium
Iron alloy, tin
Culture
German, Munich
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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