Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid Damascened Steel Stirrups - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves 106 x 45 x 121

106 x 45 x 121 (wxdxh cms)

still retains traces of deep red

140 x 6 x 213 (wxdxh cms)

Crafted in the traditional way

Originally used for storing wine

Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid Damascened Steel Stirrups - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves 106 x 45 x 121A pair of 19th century Indo Persian wrought iron stirrups with silver damascened decoration, having rectangular treads the triangular tapering sides, all over decorated with stylised floral and foliate work. Damascene work is the art of inlaying precious metals into other metals. The process was famously perfected in Syria. The base design varies between stirrups, likely to identify the left and right stirrups. Dimensions: 18. 5 x 13 x 19 (wxdxh cms)