Stirrup Ring

late 13th or early 14th century

Not on view

The stirrup ring, with its distinctive form that suggests both a horse stirrup and a gothic arch, was in fashion from the twelfth century well into the fourteenth century. They were most commonly set with a sapphire and worn by both clergy and laymen. The present example is distinguished by its elegant simplicity. Less heavy than rings found in the tombs of clerics, which were generally worn over gloves, this example was most likely the finger ornament of a layman.

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Title: Stirrup Ring
Date: late 13th or early 14th century
Culture: British
Medium: Gold and sapphire
Dimensions: 1 1/8 × 13/16 × 3/16 in., 0.275oz. (2.8 × 2.1 × 0.5 cm, 7.8g)
circumference: 60.8 mm; size US 9.5
Classification: Metalwork-Gold
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 2015
Object Number: 2015.697
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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