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Stirrup

Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Korea (made)

The cast-iron stirrup, tentatively identified as Korean on stylistic grounds, shows traces of lacquering. The loop for threading straps is composed of a pair of dragon heads which face away from each other.


Object details

Categories
Arms & Armour
Animals and Wildlife
Transport
Equestrian Equipment
Object type
Stirrup
Materials and techniques
Cast Iron
Physical description
The stirrup loop is formed by two dragon heads, separated by the threading space and facing away from each other. The Korean provenance of the stirrup has been questioned.
DimensionsHeight: 5.9' Width: 5.3
Style
Chosŏn
Credit line
Anonymous gift
Summary
The cast-iron stirrup, tentatively identified as Korean on stylistic grounds, shows traces of lacquering. The loop for threading straps is composed of a pair of dragon heads which face away from each other.
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
M.365-1927

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Record createdFebruary 3, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O22262/stirrup-unknown/
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