Pair of Stirrups

Unknown

18th century · Iron, gold · Arms and Armor

Stirrups with long rectangular footplates and wide flaring sides are found in most of the Islamic world, but in 18th and 19th-century Egypt examples with particularly large proportions, like this pair, seem to have been especially in fashion. Bigger than the foot itself, their back corners used as spurs, they were particularly favored by Mamluke cavalrymen. These examples are decorated overall with geometric and vegetal designs painted in gold.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Iron, gold

Culture

Mamluk, possibly Egypt

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935