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.