Pair of Viking Stirrups
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Artwork Details
- Title: Pair of Viking Stirrups
- Date: ca. 950–1000
- Culture: Scandinavian
- Medium: Iron alloy, copper alloy, silver
- Dimensions: stirrup (a); H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 13.8 oz. (391.2 g); stirrup (b); H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 13.2 oz. (374.2 g)
- Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
- Credit Line: Private Collection
- Object Number: L.2015.18.6a, b
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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