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Japanese Antique Abumi (Stirrups), Butterfly Crest browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Metalwork: Pre 1800: item # 712335
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A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated with gold lacquer on a roiro ground. It has butterfly family crests (mon) in the center of a scrolling leaf and flower border, the interior in red lacquer. The butterfly design was a favorite among the aristocrats and was seen in their belongings, ox-carts and attire during the Heian period (794-1192). They were also seen in armor of the Heike (Taira family) before power was shifted to the Genji (Minamoto family) samurai. It was adopted by the samurai (especially the decendents whose families were related to the Heike clan) during the Kamakura to Edo period as their family crests. The Fujiwara family also used butterflies for their gracious appearance as their family crests This set of abumi is constructed with a wooden floor within the iron frame work (using wood made it lighter and better for the battles). The lacquer work is very good; thick, smooth and shiny but has some surface hairlines, scratches and chips on the lacquer. Approx. 10 1/2" high, 5 1/8" wide (at the widest), 11 1/2" long (from the tip of the front to the end of foot). Edo period (probably 17th/18th century). |
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