Pair of Stirrups (Abumi) probably 18th century Inscribed by Sanemitsu The form of these luxurious stirrups is known traditionally as hato mune (pigeon breast). They are completely covered with finely inlaid silver decoration, demonstrating the supreme level of craftsmanship achieved by their otherwise unknown maker, Sanemitsu. The beautiful designs include Chinese lions, peonies, and a waterfall flowing into a brook. This is the only known pair of stirrups to use raised silver dots as a technique to highlight and accentuate the decoration. The stirrups were made in Kashu (now Kanazawa City, Is
Pair of Stirrups (Abumi) probably 18th century Inscribed by Sanemitsu The form of these luxurious stirrups is known traditionally as hato mune (pigeon breast). They are completely covered with finely inlaid silver decoration, demonstrating the supreme level of craftsmanship achieved by their otherwise unknown maker, Sanemitsu. The beautiful designs include Chinese lions, peonies, and a waterfall flowing into a brook. This is the only known pair of stirrups to use raised silver dots as a technique to highlight and accentuate the decoration. The stirrups were made in Kashu (now Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture), probably under the patronage of the Maeda clan, lords of Kaga and one of the most powerful families in Japan at the Pair of Stirrups (Abumi). Inscribed by Sanemitsu (Japanese, active in Ka sh?, probably 18th century). Japanese, Kashu. probably 18th century. Iron, wood, silver, lacquer, paper. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
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