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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brass-colored metal stirrup with an etched rope-like pattern around the edges. A decorative fan-shaped design is on the top near the top, with a vertical line of etched pattern below it. The stirrup has a curved shape with a flat bottom and a pointed top, and appears to be made of metal. The background is a plain gray surface with a darker gray gradient at the top. The art piece is titled "Stirrup".

Artwork Details

Date
probably 19th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Peruvian
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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