Two Stirrups

Unknown

19th century · Iron · Arms and Armor

This shape of stirrup, with its long rectangular footplate and wide flaring sides, is found in most of the Islamic world. Arab equestrian equipment spread in Africa and in the Near East alongside the spread of Islam itself, and was then adopted by local populations and adapted in their own styles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Iron

Culture

Syrian or Armenian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935