Antique Edo Period Japanese Samurai Stirrups (Abumi) Pair of Iron Horse Riding Fittings LS#182 Japanese 1936 by the great Japanese

1936 by the great Japanese artist Shotei Takahashi (1871 to 1945)

Condition: Very good vintage condition with expected wear to the foot rim and occasional glaze marks from production and use

All hand carved in Yumu - Northern Chinese elm and high quality wood highly regarded in Chinese furniture making

Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Basket Vase with Figures

This elegant vessel is modeled in the Gu-style form derived from Chinese ritual bronzes

Antique Edo Period Japanese Samurai Stirrups (Abumi) Pair of Iron Horse Riding Fittings LS#182 Japanese 1936 by the great JapaneseA matched pair of Edo period Japanese abumi (), traditional samurai stirrups forged in iron. These bold, sculptural stirrups feature the characteristic domed split front design with ridged center and wide platform footrests, providing balance and stability for mounted combat and archery. Unlike Western stirrups, Japanese abumi were designed as full foot platforms, preventing the riders foot from slipping through while offering superior control in