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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal stirrups, two, made of silver or gray metal. Rectangular piece on top center with rounded edges on top, two long curved bands extend down and attach to a wide base. Base of left stirrup has a braided design, bottom flat. Right stirrup's base covered in dark brown leather-like material, bottom not flat, ridged. Bands on right stirrup wider and more flared at bottom. Background dark gray, light source from left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Iron alloy
Culture
German or Netherlandish
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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