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This is a decorative set - a saddle and a pair of stirrups. The design features cranes and turtles. Despite it looking like metal, these pieces are actually made of wood that has a Maki-e lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder. These items were made for nobles. This is a 19th century piece.