Stirrup

early 15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 373

This stirrup, simply decorated with some moldings, belongs to a type documented in Central European regions, from Northern Italy to Germany.

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Title: Stirrup
Date: early 15th century
Culture: Central European
Medium: copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 14 oz. (396.89 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
Credit Line: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
Object Number: 42.50.418
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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