A Japanese lacquer saddle and leather mounts, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, the Kura (saddle) of typical form with gold hiramakie decoration of flowers in bloom on a roiro ground, with the original saddle padding, stirrup leather and lateral belly guards in matching gilt-black lacquer treatment, with accompanying, original iron bridle snaffle bits. 26 cm high, 37 cm wide, 34 cm long (saddle), condition: Wear consistent with age and use.