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Can anyone help me out identifying this? It's made of brass, possibly bronze and it measures about 6" across at the base. Someone told me they believe it's a saddle stirrup, but I'm not sure. I'm curious as to what it is, as well as where and when it may have been made. Thank you.

Yea, that's what they look like. Though doesn't feel that old to me..

Hello,

Yes, it's a stirrup of Chinese BC style but of recent manufacture.

How recent would you say? And how would I know if it's brass or bronze?
Thanks.

Hi David,

Indeed a stirrup - I would say 19th Century, Chinese. They have become quite collectable lately - earlier examples are usually made from iron and sometimes inlaid with silver or with enamel detail. The latter often associated with the stepps of Mongolia / Tibet. First prize would be if you have a pair.

Hope this is of help.

Best
JJ

Based on tang-ming-qing stirrup design... Looks like brass but I wouldnt commit on a photo...
Stirrup design moved from simple bar design to footplate design somewhere around the tang dynasty I believe... Cerainly the bar design was in use throughout the han dynasty till post 6th century A.D...
I would say yours are around 200 years old as the weathering and patina seem natural for that age and it fits with the materials used..

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