Chinese bronze Stirrups

A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.

Details of this item

Price

€ 850

Status

Available

Region

East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
(China)

Period

18th/19th century

Materials

Bronze

Price

€ 850

Status

Available

Region

East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)

(China)

Period

18th/19th century

Materials

Bronze

Description

A fine pair of Chinese casted bronze stirrups with dragon heads facing out. The steps have a pieces bottom depicting a coin symbol which stands for luck and prosperity. The stirrups were similar in design from roughly the 16th til early 20th century, but this pair can be dated late 18th to early 19th century due to the fine natural patination and elegant ware.Emperor Qianlong in ceremonial attire on horseback. ca. 1758. Note the similar style stirrups.

Chinese bronze Stirrups

Condition

Very good condition

Dimensions

Height: 15cm

Width: 15cm

Depth: 12.5cm

(each)

Weight

2660g.

Comparable items

– The Royal Armouries Leeds, acc. nr. XXVIH.12

Provenance

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A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.
A pair of bronze stirrups depicting dragons, China - 18th to 19th century.