Pair of Stirrups
Such stirrups of circular shape came back in fashion in the mid-17th century in the northern part of Europe. The swivel suspension eye allowed the stirrup leather to stay flat against the horse’s flank when the stirrup is in use, but it is more fragile than non-rotating systems.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pair of Stirrups
- Date: ca. 1660–70
- Culture: German or Netherlandish
- Medium: Iron alloy
- Dimensions: Stirrup (a); H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 14.1 oz. (399.7 g); stirrup (b); H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 14.1 oz. (399.7 g)
- Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
- Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
- Object Number: 14.25.1751a, b
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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