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Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Stirrups by artist unknown. Two antique gold-colored metal stirrups with ornate designs. Left stirrup has an arched top with a decorative design resembling a mythical creature's head, and a flat base with three feet. Right stirrup has a more angular shape with a decorative design on the side featuring floral patterns and a creature's head at the top. Both stirrups have a worn, aged appearance. The background is a dark gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, gold
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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