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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two metal stirrups, pair, made of dark metal, likely iron, with a rectangular base and curved sides, each featuring a loop at the top; one stirrup has a flower design on the base, while the other has a geometric pattern on the sides; both have a worn, aged appearance.

Artwork details

Date:: late 16th century
Medium:: Iron, silver, gold
Culture:: Italian, Milan
Dimensions:: 600 × 400 px
Museum record:: View original

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