Pair Of Antique Islamic Mughal Indian Bronze Stirrups India 15th-17th century
Pair of antique Islamic Mughal Indian cast bronze stirrups, India 15th-17th century or earlier. Each with a rectangular footrest pierced with a continuous triangle pattern rising to an arch adorned with a complex floral motif surmounted by the strap loops flanked on each side by parrots.
REFERENCES:
CHRISTIE'S South Kensington - Indian and Islamic Works of Art and Textiles 2010/10/08 Page.99 fig.409 Lot.409 (Catalogue)
THE NASSER D. KHALILI COLLECTION OF ISLAMIC ART VOLUME XXI General Editor Julian Raby The Nour Foundation in association with Azimut Editions and Oxford University Press. Page.58/59 Fig. 18
Approximate Dimensions:
Width: 12.7cm, including the spur (5 inches)
Height: 10.5cm (4.13 inches)CONDITION: Showing age and usage. In good condition considering its age