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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two metal stirrups, Pair of Stirrups, artist not specified, made of dark brown metal with gold-colored designs. Stirrup on the left is square-shaped at the base with rounded corners and a flat bottom, featuring a curved handle with a circular hole at the top. The stirrup on the right is more curved, with a rounded base and a similar curved handle with a circular hole. Both stirrups have intricate gold-colored designs etched into the metal, with the right stirrup having more prominent etchings. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The stirrups are positioned on a light gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, gold
Culture
Mamluk, possibly Egypt
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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