Pair of Stirrups
possibly 19th century (made)
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Both stirrups have rectangular foot plates with rounded edges with a semicircular bow. The rectangular slot for the leather strap is decorated on either side with chiselled dragon's heads.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Pair of stirrups ornamented with dragon's heads, possibly Tibet or Bhutan, 19th century |
| Physical description | Both stirrups have rectangular foot plates with rounded edges with a semicircular bow. The rectangular slot for the leather strap is decorated on either side with chiselled dragon's heads. |
| Credit line | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879 |
| Production | Transferred from the India Museum to South Kensington Museum in 1879 |
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| Accession number | 05036&A/(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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