Pair of Stirrups (Tsubo Abumi)

Japanese

5th or 6th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 377

This form of enclosed, or "boxed," stirrup (tsubo abumi) probably originated in China, and it was exported to Japan.

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Title: Pair of Stirrups (Tsubo Abumi)
Date: 5th or 6th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: H. of each excluding chain 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
Credit Line: Gift of a Trustee of the Museum, 1917
Object Number: 17.211.14a, b–.15a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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