Saddle (Kura) with Stylized Flowers
Japan · Saddle: Muromachi period (1392–1573), dated 1491 (Entoku 3); lacquer decoration: Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century
Saddle: Gold maki-e with black lacquer decoration: Pommel: lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e on black ground; seat: nashiji (“pear-skin” ground)