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2000.55.14

One of a pair of cast brass toe stirrups. It is roughly pear-shaped, with a flat circular tread, and side pieces which curve up to the rectangular hanger. There is a pierced triangle pattern below the hanger with geometrical incisions around these on one face and also on the base of the tread. [JC [OPS Move] 5/4/2017]


2000.55.14

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of a pair of cast brass toe stirrups. It is roughly pear-shaped, with a flat circular tread, and side pieces which curve up to the rectangular hanger. There is a pierced triangle pattern below the hanger with geometrical incisions around these on one face and also on the base of the tread. [JC [OPS Move] 5/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector James White
PRM source The Manifold Trust
PRM source John Smith
PRM source Patricia Grover
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2000
Date collected
By February 2000
Acquisition information
Purchased: 09/10/2000
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Cast, Process Incised, Process Punched
Dimensions
Height: max 138 mm, Depth: max 52 mm, Width: max 106 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2000.55.14 Other numbers: 460/2

Search terms: Animal Gear, Stirrup Animal Harness