{"product_id":"cow-crupp","title":"Cow Crupper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cow crupper originates from the Tōhoku region during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868), where cattle played an essential role in agriculture and transport, especially in mountainous northern terrain. Designed to secure packs and harnesses, the crupper fit beneath the animal’s tail, preventing loads from slipping forward on steep paths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA similar example can be seen in Tokyo’s Mingeikan (folk craft museum).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan\u003cbr\u003eDeer bone, rope\u003cbr\u003e37 ½ inches length. 10 inches of beaded bones on either side, maximum bone width of 3 ¾ inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo Period (1600-1868)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mingei Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48662409642139,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/2685\/1483\/files\/IMG_5264.jpg?v=1780271099","url":"https:\/\/mingeiarchive.com\/products\/cow-crupp","provider":"Mingei Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}