Pair of Stirrups

Unknown

early 18th century · Iron, gold · Arms and Armor

This shape of stirrups, evolved from 17th-century German types, became very popular in Spain in the 18th century. 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 regular non-rotating systems.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 18th century

Medium

Iron, gold

Culture

Spanish

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913