Stirrup
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The cast-iron stirrup, tentatively identified as Korean on stylistic grounds, shows traces of lacquering. The loop for threading straps is composed of a pair of dragon heads which face away from each other.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cast Iron |
| Physical description | The stirrup loop is formed by two dragon heads, separated by the threading space and facing away from each other. The Korean provenance of the stirrup has been questioned. |
| Dimensions | Height: 5.9' Width: 5.3 |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Anonymous gift |
| Summary | The cast-iron stirrup, tentatively identified as Korean on stylistic grounds, shows traces of lacquering. The loop for threading straps is composed of a pair of dragon heads which face away from each other. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.365-1927 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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