Lot 7004
Pair of Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $150
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $300 – $800
Origin: Eastern Asia, Japan
Medium: Metal, Wood, and Lacquered
Dimension: 11.5 x5.5 x 9.75 in
Condition: There is visible cracks and chips in the paint on the footbed with several pits in the metal where the wood and metal meet. Both buckles are in tact and both prongs move. The lacquered on the outside is peeling and chipping and the metal is rusting. On the bottom of both stirrups, there is a herringbone pattern that is slightly worn.
Description: Japanese abumi stirrups were introduced to Japan from Kohun period (250-538 AD). Early stirrup styles are in the half-tongued style and remained in use until the late 19th century. Abumi stirrups were a necessary part of the Japanese saddle for mounted combat. Some stirrups were decorated with family crests and other intricate designs.
Lot details
- Lot
- 7004
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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