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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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