Pair of Stirrups (Abumi), late 16th–early 17th century

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Pair of Stirrups (Abumi), late 16th–early 17th century, Japanese, Iron, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, L. of each 11 3/4 in ( cm); H. of each 10 3/8 in. ( cm); W. of each 4 7/8 in. ( cm), Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups, Stirrups decorated with mother-of-pearl are rare, and this pair is perhaps the finest surviving example. Prominently placed on the front of each stirrup is a mon (heraldic emblem) consisting of three hollyhock leaves in a circle signifying the ownership of the Tokugawa family, which held the office of shogun (supreme military commander of Japan) from 1603 to 1868

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Size: 5200px × 3901px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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