(War Stirrup, one of a pair), 17th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Iron alloy with silver inlayexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 85.13.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
During the Edo period (1600-1868), only warriors of middle or high rank were permitted to own horses. Feudal lords and the shogun's guards used riding equipment ornamented in a manner appropriate to their social position. This pair of stirrups is sumptuously decorated with designs of blossoming wisteria. According to the inlaid inscription on each of the buckle-brackets, the stirrups were made by the metalsmith Kuniyuki, who worked in the town of Kanagawa in Kashu province (modern-day Ishikawa prefecture).
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- Title
- (War Stirrup, one of a pair)
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 85.13.1
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