Object
Saddle and stirrups with cosmetic powder brush design
- Lacquerware with maki-e
- Japan, Edo period, 17th century
- Collection of Tokyo National Museum
This is a saddle and a pair of stirrups for horse riding. The saddle has a central hole to hook stirrups via a leather belt. Both pieces are decorated with makeup brush designs, representing a unique and unexpected artistic concept for adorning equestrian equipment.
