Stirrup
Unknown
late 15th century · Iron · Arms and Armor
The shape of this stirrup was designed to accommodate the foot of a knight riding a typical late 15th-century saddle, with his straight legs extended under his body, slightly forward, and the feet pointing downward.The top of it is adorned with a dragon with open wings, recalling those forged on late 15th-century Spanish chest locks and door-knockers.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- late 15th century
- Medium
- Iron
- Culture
- probably Spanish
- Department
- Arms and Armor
- Credit line
- Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
