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Pair of Stirrups

first half 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373
This kind of stirrup, evolved from 16th-century German types, also became very popular in several other European countries in the first half of 17th century. The horseshoe shape, however, came back into fashion in the northern part of Europe around the 1650s.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of Stirrups
  • Date: first half 17th century
  • Culture: Netherlandish
  • Medium: Iron, gold
  • Dimensions: H. 3 3/8 in. (8.57 cm);W. 3 1/4 in. (8.26 cm); Wt. of each, 13 oz. (368.54 g)
  • Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1744a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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