Pair of Stirrups

Unknown

ca. 1660–70 · Iron alloy · Arms and Armor

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1660–70

Medium

Iron alloy

Culture

German or Netherlandish

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913