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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal stirrup with a scratched and tarnished silver or white gold finish. A stylized animal head with curved horns protrudes from the top. The curved legs taper from the base. The base has a footrest and three legs. Ornate designs are etched along the frame. The background is gray. The title is "Stirrup".

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th century
Medium:
Iron alloy
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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