Pair of Stirrups
This type of cradle-shaped stirrup was used in the eastern European part of the Ottoman Empire. On each of them, on the internal branch, there is a small projection to be used as a spur.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pair of Stirrups
- Date: 18th–19th century
- Culture: East European, possibly Balkans
- Medium: Copper alloy
- Dimensions: H. of each 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); W. of each 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); D. of each 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
- Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
- Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
- Object Number: 36.25.513a, b
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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Syrian, Iranian, and Turkish
comprehensively ca. 1450–1550
East European, possibly Balkans
15th–17th century
Central European
early 15th century
German or Bohemian
second half 15th century
German
ca. 1520
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