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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal stirrups with a rectangular hole at the top for the saddle and a large oval hole in the center for the foot. The stirrups have an ornamental edge. Two bird-like heads protrude from the top on either side. One stirrup is standing on its side, while the other is upright. The background is gray. Title: Pair of Stirrups. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
South Mexican or Guatemalan
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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