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Stirrup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal stirrup with a rounded, open top and a curved, flat base. The stirrup's frame is made of silver or gray metal, with a geometric pattern etched along its sides. The top of the stirrup features two gold-colored animal heads facing each other. The base of the stirrup has a scalloped edge and is adorned with gold-colored floral designs on either side. The base also features a textured, pitted surface. The background is a gradient gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver
Culture
Mongolian or Tibetan
Dimensions
525 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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