Pair of Stirrups

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of stirrups by artist. Two gold-colored metal stirrups. The left stirrup is more plain with a rounded top. The right stirrup shows detailed humanoid figures. Both have ornate designs and a loop at the top. The base of both is flat and wide. The background is gray and smooth. The lighting is neutral. The stirrup on the right has more detail with figures. The figures are on the outside. The metal is shiny gold. The design on the base resembles leaves. The top loop on each is rounded. The right stirrup has 2 main figures. The figures appear to be supporting structure. The background gets darker toward the top. The stirrups are similar in shape. The right one has more intricate design. The left one is simpler. The right stirrup has a figure sitting. Another figure appears to be standing behind. The right stirrup is more decorative. The metal appears to be brass or gold. The overall design is ornate. The object is a pair of stirrups.