Pair of Stirrups

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mid-17th century · Iron, copper · Arms and Armor

These stirrups are made of several elements screwed together, easing their manufacture by not welding them. The swivel suspension eye allowed the stirrup leather to stay flat against the horse’s flank when the stirrup is used, but it is also more fragile than regular non-rotating systems.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-17th century

Medium

Iron, copper

Culture

German or Netherlandish

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942