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Description
A pair of antique, 17th – 18th century, Islamic, Turkish Ottoman stirrups of a characteristic form. The stirrups are made of russet iron and have a curved base plate. The sides of the stirrups rise towards the arch and finish with a loop. The surface of the stirrups is decorated with linear ornaments that are inlaid with silver wire and adorned with white metal studs. One of the stirrups is signed in Arabic alphabet with silver wire.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately.
Length: 18 cm (7.09 inches)
Width: 12.4 cm (4.88 inches)
Height: 18 cm (7.09 inches)
REFERENCES: Similar Ottoman stirrups dated to the 17th -18th century are published in the following references:
"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 with the title "Stirrups Turkey 17th -18th century". Please see the last two pictures attached to the listing.
The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity.
Item number: ES1128
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