Stirrup

15th–17th century

Not on view

This type of pear-shaped stirrup was widely used in east European Ottoman territories, by the Hussars, for example, and in the Balkans. They evolved from late medieval stirrups and their shape and manufacture changed very little between the 15th and the 18th century, and even after. Therefore, simple examples like these can be very hard to date.

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Title: Stirrup
Date: 15th–17th century
Culture: East European, possibly Balkans
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 17 oz. (481.9 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
Object Number: 29.158.917
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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