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Stirrup for a Child

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal stirrup with a rectangular base featuring a decorative pattern along the bottom edge; the base has three small legs. The stirrup's loop is oval-shaped with a repeating geometric pattern along its edges. A conical piece connects the loop to a ring at the top. The entire piece appears to be made of silver or a silver-colored metal. The title of the piece is "Stirrup for a Child" by the artist.

Artwork details

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