Shitanaga abumi (military stirrups) 17th century, Ujmase of Kaga Province (dates not known) Ishikawa Prefecture, iron, silver, wood, lacquer, Gift of Mrs. Charles Goddard Weld.JPG
(Museum description) Japanese military stirrups were designed to protect a warrior's feet and ankles and to provide a secure footing while shooting arrows. The inlaid silver designs are a stylized hemp leaf (asanoha) pattern. The artist served the Kaga domain, one of Japan's wealthiest.
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Shitanaga abumi (military stirrups) 17th century, Ujmase of Kaga Province (dates not known) Ishikawa Prefecture, iron, silver, wood, lacquer, Gift of Mrs. Charles Goddard Weld.JPG
(Museum description) Japanese military stirrups were designed to protect a warrior's feet and ankles and to provide a secure footing while shooting arrows. The inlaid silver designs are a stylized hemp leaf (asanoha) pattern. The artist served the Kaga domain, one of Japan's wealthiest.
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Uploaded on August 16, 2006
Taken on August 12, 2006