Single large, inlaid stirrup. U-shaped plate of wood, lacquered black on outer surface with mother of pearl inset on inner surface. [JC [OPS Move] 5/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Single large, inlaid stirrup. U-shaped plate of wood, lacquered black on outer surface with mother of pearl inset on inner surface. [JC [OPS Move] 5/4/2017]
Long description: Single large, inlaid stirrup. It consists of a curved, U-shaped plate of wood which has been lacquered black on the outer surfaces. The inner surface is inset with many small pieces of mother-of-pearl. There is a rectangular extension at one end which terminates in a D-shaped buckle frame with hinged pin. The extension is decorated with a cut out pattern of a heart shape with three radiating leaves, with red pigment on the inside. [JC [OPS Move] 5/4/2017]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1900
Date collected: By 1900
Acquisition information: Purchased: 06/1900
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Metal, Material Mother of Pearl Shell, Material Pigment, Process Inlaid, Process Carved, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Cutwork
Dimensions: Height: max 268 mm, Length: max 285 mm, Width: max 132 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1900.70.8