Stirrup
This type of pear-shaped stirrup was widely used in east European Ottoman territories, by the Hussars, for example, and in the Balkans. They evolved from late medieval stirrups and their shape and manufacture changed very little between the 15th and the 18th century, and even after. Therefore, simple examples like these can be very hard to date.
Artwork Details
- Title: Stirrup
- Date: 15th–17th century
- Culture: East European, possibly Balkans
- Medium: Copper alloy
- Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 17 oz. (481.9 g)
- Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
- Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
- Object Number: 29.158.917
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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East European, possibly Balkans
18th–19th century
Central European
early 15th century
German or Bohemian
second half 15th century
German
ca. 1520
On loan to The Met
Scandinavian
ca. 950–1000
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