An iron abumi (stirrup) with brass kaga zogan inlays, Japan, Edo period, approximately 30.5 cm wide, approximately 27 cm high

An iron abumi (stirrup) with brass kaga zogan inlays, Japan, Edo period, approximately 30.5 cm wide, approximately 27 cm high

Overall wear to the surface

Some cracks

Some consolidations

Presence of small holes

Traces of rust

Many knocks

Many nicks

Some small white stains