Pair of Stirrups

Decorator Inscribed by Nagakuni Japanese

17th century

Not on view

The decorator, Nagakuni, lived in Kaga (Ishikawa Prefecture), where many silver-inlaid stirrups were made during the Edo period. This pair features a design of chrysanthemums and a ripple pattern.

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Title: Pair of Stirrups
Decorator: Inscribed by Nagakuni (Japanese, active 17th century)
Date: 17th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, lacquer, silver
Dimensions: H. of each 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); L. of each 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. of each 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1932
Object Number: 32.163.3–.4
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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