Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Stirrups by artist unknown. Two metal stirrups, one plain and one ornate. The plain stirrup on the left is made of metal with a rectangular base and an arched top. The metal is weathered and worn, with visible signs of aging. The stirrup on the right is also made of metal but features a more ornate design with a triangular base and a patterned surface. The patterns include small dots and lines arranged in a decorative manner. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The stirrups are placed on a flat surface, casting shadows to the left.