"Cage" Stirrup

Cultureperhaps Italian

Date1500-1550

Mediumiron

Dimensions16 × 19 × 21 cm (6 5/16 × 7 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.), 2 lb 6 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

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Object number2014.1006.2

DescriptionIron. This piece very similar to WAM 2014.1006.1. Major differences are smooth frame side relieved only by single, incised lines; pointed front of suspension loop box; pointed, close-fitting upper terminals of the bars on front.
ProvenancePrince Carl of Prussia; Berlin Zeughaus Purchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Dr. Bashford Dean (Riverdale, New York), his # 7a. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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