Riding EquipmentJapanese19th century

Ceremonial Stirrup (Abumi) with Weeping Cherry Decor

Late Edo period, early to mid 19th century

Description

Pair of stirrups: 1984.25, 1992.324

Classification

Riding Equipment

Technique

Inlaid

Medium

Kaga inlay work: iron with decoration inlaid in sahari (an alloy of copper, tin, and lead); interiors lined with lacquer

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.1 x W. 13.6 x D. 31.9 cm (10 1/4 x 5 3/8 x 12 9/16 in.)

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