Single cast iron stirrup comprising a flat, circular tread with rim, and straight side pieces which curve into an arch at the hanger, where there is a rectangular slot. The shoulders are thickened and there are two circular protrusions at the very top. Decorated with patterns of copper and white metal inlay in a mainly geometric style. [JC [OPS Move] 5/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Single cast iron stirrup comprising a flat, circular tread with rim, and straight side pieces which curve into an arch at the hanger, where there is a rectangular slot. The shoulders are thickened and there are two circular protrusions at the very top. Decorated with patterns of copper and white metal inlay in a mainly geometric style. [JC [OPS Move] 5/4/2017]
Geographical reference: China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
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 Iron Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material White Metal, Process Cast, Process Inlaid
Dimensions: Height: max 160 mm, Depth: max 115 mm, Width: max 130 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2000.55.19 Other numbers: 458/12

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