Pair of 19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Steel Stirrups
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of carbon-steel stirrups used for equestrian purposes with slightly convex foot platforms, two tapered arms that slope inwards, and rectangular buckles on top. The exterior of each arm bears faint foliate motifs that accentuate the overall presentation along with dark layers of smooth patina. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 5.4" L x 5.25" W x 6.2" H (13.7 cm x 13.3 cm x 15.7 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
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#136298
Condition Report: Both items have very slight bending to overall forms of stirrup platforms and arms, with fading to foliate motifs on arms, and light abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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**First Time At Auction**
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of carbon-steel stirrups used for equestrian purposes with slightly convex foot platforms, two tapered arms that slope inwards, and rectangular buckles on top. The exterior of each arm bears faint foliate motifs that accentuate the overall presentation along with dark layers of smooth patina. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 5.4" L x 5.25" W x 6.2" H (13.7 cm x 13.3 cm x 15.7 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#136298
Condition Report: Both items have very slight bending to overall forms of stirrup platforms and arms, with fading to foliate motifs on arms, and light abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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