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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a bronze object titled "Stirrup" by an unknown artist. The object is bronze-colored with a darker patina in some areas. It is shaped like a stirrup, with a curved piece of metal that would go under the foot and a strap or rein attachment at the top. The object has a scalloped edge along the top and a ribbed texture on the bottom. There is a decorative element at the top, which appears to be a loop with a tassel attached. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow underneath the object.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Peruvian
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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