SOLD Pair Of antique 17th-18th Century Islamic Turkish Ottoman Stirrups
SOLD A pair of antique, 17th-18th century, Islamic Turkish Ottoman stirrups of characteristic form, beautifully hand made of Brass with a very nice golden shade ,with curved base plate, flanked by flat sides rising to an arch and finishing with a suspension loop.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately
Length: 15 cm (5.91 inches)
Width: 12.7cm (5 inches)
Height: 15.8 cm (6.22 inches)
CONDITION: Shows signs of usage and wear. Please notice that the pictures in the listing are part of the description of the condition of the object.
REFERENCES: Similar in form Ottoman stirrups dated to the 17th -18th century are published in the following references.
1. “Throne of Relics” in Honour of “His Royal Highness the Invincible Jan III Sobieski, King of Poland” on the Three Hundredth Anniversary of His Death 1696-1996. Wilanow Palace Museum Warsaw 1996. Page: 245 No: 208.2099. Title: Stirrups Turkey 17th -18th century.
Please see the last picture in the listing.
2. A Passion for Collecting - The Collection of Ryszard Z.Janiak, in the Royal Castle in Warsaw 2007 and are published in the catalogue from the exhibition .Page 179.Fig.1/93.
3. Rites of Power: Oriental Weapons / Rituais de Poder: Armas Orientais: Collection of Jorge Caravana. Page. 77. Fig.4. Which, also, can be viewed online, please see the link below.
http://www.caravanacollection.com/project/stirrups-pair.html
The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity.