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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of stirrups by Artist. Two bronze-colored metal stirrups with a weathered appearance. Each stirrup has a U-shaped frame. The top of each stirrup features an etched design resembling intertwined or curved lines. A small rectangular hole is at the top center of each stirrup. The base of each stirrup is flat and oval shaped. The stirrup on the right has a thicker and more square-shaped piece extending down from the right side. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
probably 19th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Korean or Chinese
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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