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MOMOYAMA PERIOD (EARLY 17TH CENTURY)
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A Nanban-Style Inlaid-Iron Stirrup
Momoyama period (early 17th century)
Inlaid in brass and silver with scattered cherry blossoms and five Portuguese traders dressed in long capes, ruff collars and pantaloons carrying fans and walking sticks, the shank, sides and underside of the stirrup designed with scrolling vines, the interior red lacquer
11in. (27.9cm.) long
Momoyama period (early 17th century)
Inlaid in brass and silver with scattered cherry blossoms and five Portuguese traders dressed in long capes, ruff collars and pantaloons carrying fans and walking sticks, the shank, sides and underside of the stirrup designed with scrolling vines, the interior red lacquer
11in. (27.9cm.) long