Antique Indian Brass Peacock Stirrup - Stirrup442 saddle Dimensions :Length / Height :

Dimensions :Length / Height : 24" (61cm)

This  ring bit probably dates from the early 0th century

the other has lost its end

"Patent no 5562" and "Pel & Co

Antique Indian Brass Peacock Stirrup - Stirrup442 saddle Dimensions :Length / Height :This is a hollow brass stirrup from India There is a bead within its hollow body that "rings" as it moves. There is a stylised peacock on each side of the small suspension ring at the top. The sides have pierced decoration and a rope design. There are three bud shaped projections on the base of the stirrup. The stirrup came from the collection of the late Elvis Roy, the author of "The Hindu Warrior" (Catalogue number K26 the remains of this number can