Stirrup

first half 17th century
Not on view
This shape of stirrup, with its flaring sides, evolved from 16th-century German types and became very popular in several other countries in the first decades of the 17th century, including the Netherlands, Northern Italy, and Spain.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Stirrup
  • Date: first half 17th century
  • Culture: Spanish or Italian
  • Medium: Iron alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1.9 oz. (507.5 g)
  • Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1750
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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