Pair of Stirrups

Unknown

16th–17th century · Copper alloy (bronze) · Arms and Armor

Finely made cast bronze Burmese stirrups with relief ornament of this quality are very rare. This pair is also unusual for the diminutive size of the stirrups, suggesting they were made for a young man or a woman.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th–17th century

Medium

Copper alloy (bronze)

Culture

Burmese

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Kenneth and Vivian Lam, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Lam, 2018