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This pair of cast bronze stirrups prominently features yalis, a mythical animal frequently depicted in South Indian art and architecture.
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Title: Pair of Stirrups Decorated with Yali Figures
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: South Indian
Medium: Bronze or copper alloy
Dimensions: 2019.208.1a: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm); D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 5.3 oz. (604 g); 2019.208.1b: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 5.7 oz. (614 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Ravinder Reddy and Mrs. Cornelia Reddy, 2019
Accession Number: 2019.208.1a, b
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