Pair of Stirrups with Peacock Design
Culture
Japanese
, Kaga Province
Date1700s
Mediumiron, silver, wood, lacquer
Dimensions24 × 13.5 × 30.5 cm (9 7/16 × 5 5/16 × 12 in.), 4 lb 6 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.618.2
Label TextThe samurai came into being during Japan's Middle Ages, around the end of the first millennium. Originally mounted warriors, the early samurai were expert horse-archers, and stirrups like these provided them with a stable platform from which to use their bows. By the 1500s, samurai more commonly fought on foot, but they retained their traditions of horsemanship and mounted archery.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins from Sumner Healey, NY. Given to the Museum on 1 July 1954.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
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