Stirrup Ring, late 13th or early 14th century, British, Gold and sapphire, 1 1/8 × 13/16 × 3/16 in., 0oz. ( × × cm, 7


Stirrup Ring, late 13th or early 14th century, British, Gold and sapphire, 1 1/8 × 13/16 × 3/16 in., 0oz. ( × × cm, ), Metalwork-Gold, The stirrup ring, with its distinctive form that suggests both a horse stirrup and a gothic arch, was in fashion from the twelfth century well into the fourteenth century. They were most commonly set with a sapphire and worn by both clergy and laymen


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