Pair of Japanese Edo Period Iron Silver Inlaid Red Lacquered Stirrups ‘Abumi’

Product Description

A Pair of Japanese Edo Period (1603–1867) iron, silver inlaid, and red lacquered stirrups (Abumi). Each of typical form, made of iron with silver inlay on the front with floral blossoms borne on leafy vines, with silver inlaid clouds underneath. The interior red-lacquered and of the finest quality. These stirrups would have provided a firm platform for an archer or swordsman on horseback to stand and fight. they are made of iron, patterned with silver flowers. Inside, the stirrups are lined with lacquered wood. Each of these are signed with province and makers name in silver inlay.
Japan, Circa: 1680.

10.25 in (26.04 cm)
Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)