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Pair of Stirrups

18th century
Not on view
This gilded pair of stirrups, decorated with rococo designs, is an early form of the typical 'bell stirrups' (estribos campana), a type that would become particularly popular in Argentina from the 19th century onwards. Such stirrups were introduced in South America through Jesuit missions in the 18th century.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of Stirrups
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Spanish or Argentinian
  • Medium: Copper alloy, gold
  • Dimensions: Stirrup (a); H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); D. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13.3 oz. (830.6 g); stirrup (b); H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); D. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.1 oz. (768.3 g)
  • Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1747a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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