Lot 54
A Pair of Japanese Stirrups, Abumi, Early Edo Period
Lot 54 Details
A Pair of Japanese Stirrups, Abumi, Early Edo Period
江戶時代 正重作 鐵嵌銀馬鐙一對
The stirrups of black patinated iron with silver hirazogan (level inlay) of clouds, waves, and the mythical beast Minogame (蓑亀), the insteps of red lacquered wood
8.3" x 7.1" — 21 x 18 cm.
signed Masashige saku 正重作
Estimate $2,500-$3,500
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Provenance:
From an Important Private Collection, Canada
Note:
Minogame (蓑亀) is a mythical turtle in the Japanese culture. As a symbol of longevity, some Minogame are said to live up to 1000 years. Perhaps on of the most remarkable characteristics of Minogame is his tail formed of seaweed and algae. The most famous depiction of Minogame is from the legend of Urashima Taro.