Pair of Stirrups (清 鉄鑊金馬鐙一副), probably 17th century

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Pair of Stirrups (清 鉄鑊金馬鐙一副), probably 17th century, China, Iron, gold, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 5 in. ( cm), Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups, In addition to the sculptural chiseling of the dragon heads on each stirrup, the upright posts are damascened in gold with a hexagonal design representing stylized armor, a pattern that is seen frequently on luxury objects in China and Tibet

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