Pair of iron abumi (stirrups), Japan, 17th - 18th century The metal surface is inlaid with a peony design in silver nunome zogan. The underside is inlaid in the same technique with a geometric design and swastika known as sayagata or manji tsunagi. On the sides, a frieze cut down the middle with stylized floral decoration known as sumi kiri kaku ni hanabishi. 25 x 28 cm Extensive corrosion and oxidation have led to the disappearance of some of the inlays.