Antique Edo Period Japanese Samurai Stirrups (Abumi) Pair of Iron Horse Riding Fittings LS#182 Japanese It kiseru measures 8" (20

It kiseru measures 8" (20 cm) long

Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Basket Vase with Figures

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

1880–1920)

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

Antique Edo Period Japanese Samurai Stirrups (Abumi) Pair of Iron Horse Riding Fittings LS#182 Japanese It kiseru measures 8" (20A 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