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OTHER SAMURAI-RELATED ACCOUTREMENTS
Various Properties
(Lots 133-141)

133
A GROUP OF THREE YARI-ZAYA (SHEATHS OR SCABBARDS
FOR THRUSTING SPEARS)
Edo period (1615-1868), mid/late 19th century
Each of a different shape, comprising two of black bear hair, the first
of trumpet form, 27cm (10 3/8in) high; the second of conical form with
undersides of gold lacquer, 18.5cm (7¼in) high; the third in the form
of a triple-headed spear, gilt wood worked in tataki nuri (raised relief
rippled texture), 25cm (9 13/16in) high;
each displayed on an unrelated wood stand. (3).
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY190,000 - 290,000
134 US$1,300 - 2,000

Provenance:
Property from a Princely Collection.
Due to their length, yari (spears) sometimes served as standards and
during the Edo period were often carried in ceremonial processions
such as the sankin kotai (alternate attendance) journey from the
provinces to Edo and back. As finials, their sculptural qualities would
have made them a striking sight as the winding samurai troop marched
through the various post-towns.

134
A GROUP OF THREE YARI-ZAYA (SHEATHS OR SCABBARDS
FOR THRUSTING SPEARS)
Edo period (1615-1868), mid/late 19th century
Each of a different shape, comprising two of black bear hair with
undersides of gold lacquer, the third in the form of a triple-headed
spear, gilt wood worked in tataki nuri (raised relief rippled texture);
each displayed on an unrelated wood stand.
Each approx., 31cm (11 7/8in) high, including stand. (3).

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY190,000 - 290,000
US$1,300 - 2,000

Provenance:
135 Property from a Princely Collection.

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