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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden object on the left is a stirrup with a rounded base and three legs, featuring a decorative edge around the base and a curved handle with a decorative top resembling a shell or a leaf. Golden object on the right is a stirrup with a more conical shape, covered in a decorative material that resembles leather, featuring a repeating pattern and a strap that goes over the top. Both objects have a golden color and appear to be made of metal. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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