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Stirrup

late 15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373

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.

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Title: Stirrup

Date: late 15th century

Culture: probably Spanish

Medium: Iron

Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.67 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.26 cm); Wt. 14 oz. (396.89 g)

Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups

Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

Accession Number: 14.25.1758

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