Stirrup
Culture
European
Date1700s
Mediumiron
Dimensions15.2 × 19.1 × 10.2 cm (6 × 7 1/2 × 4 in.), 1 lb, 3 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.77.2
DescriptionBright iron stirrup, contemporary with saddle 2014.76 & mate of stirrup 2014.77.1. Very broad, with oval, rounded frame with fixed suspension staple, & open circular tread with bi-ogival motif.ProvenancePurchased by Museum on November 9, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for estate of Clarence H. Mackay. Purchase price of $15,000 included all numbers associated with HAM#2604. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Michel Witz the Younger
1530s