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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.
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Title: Pair of Stirrups
Date: 16th–17th century
Culture: Burmese
Medium: Copper alloy (bronze)
Dimensions: 2018.855a: H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); D. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Wt. 13.8 oz. (391 g); 2018.855b: H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); D. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Wt. 13.8 oz. (392 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
Credit Line:
Gift of Kenneth and Vivian Lam, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Lam, 2018
Object Number: 2018.855a, b
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