# Fine 18th C. Ottoman or North African Stirrups, gold decorated, and maker marked

Status: Sold · Region: Middle East, Ottoman Turkey, Persia · Type: Armor

A matching pair of Ottoman or North African stirrups made iron. The rectangular bases each gilt and pierced with a stylised rosette, the arched side bars and cross-bar with semi-circle hoops, gold overlaid with foliate scrolls and geometric designs.

Both of these are stamped with a matching maker mark, Said, a somewhat prolific maker of armor whose work can be found in museums worlwide.

Condition is very fine with almost no losses of gold koftgari.