Original Japanese Edo Period Silver-Inlaid Iron Shogun Samurai “Abumi” Stirrup Swords It was not until 1815

It was not until 1815 with the final defeat of Napoleon that calm descended on the land

On 25 October 1939

In its hussar version it is now made of black nylon fur

but we are offering it in “as found” condition

and is in rough

Original Japanese Edo Period Silver-Inlaid Iron Shogun Samurai “Abumi” Stirrup Swords It was not until 1815Original Item. Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of Japanese metalwork, sublime in its design and craftsmanship, perhaps once belonging to a Shogun warrior. This Abumi Stirrup is of the typical form for the Edo period, with gorgeous silver inlay work depicting crashing waves and beautiful vinery work with a squash on the bottom. The small moving piece at the top of the stirrup is still held in place by small loops of string, original to