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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze stirrup. The stirrup has a wide base with two oval-shaped openings for the foot, the openings are facing to the sides. The base is connected to a stem with a bead-like design. The top of the stem has a decorative element with a flower-like pattern and a triangular protrusion. The entire piece appears to be made of bronze and has a greenish-brown patina, with some darker spots and discoloration visible on the surface. The background is grey and white.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–14th century
Medium
Copper alloy (bronze)
Culture
Probably Burmese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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