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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden stirrups with ornate decorations. Two stirrups, one standing upright and the other lying on its side. The stirrups have a rounded rectangular shape with a flat base. The top of each stirrup features two birds facing each other. The edges of the stirrups are adorned with intricate designs. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, gold, iron
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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