A Pair of Nanban-Style Inlaid-Iron Stirrups
A Pair of Nanban-Style Inlaid-Iron Stirrups

MOMOYAMA PERIOD (EARLY 17TH CENTURY)

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A Pair of Nanban-Style Inlaid-Iron Stirrups
Momoyama period (early 17th century)
Inlaid in brass and silver and desigend with scrolling vines on the front and sides and with two Portuguese figures, one in an iron cuirass and a morion-style helmet and the other in a ruff collar and tall hat, interior with traces of red lacquer
11in. (27.9cm.) long

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