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A GROUP OF THREE YARI-ZAYA (SHEATHS OR SCABBARDS
FOR THRUSTING SPEARS)
Edo period (1615-1868), mid/late 19th century
Comprising two of conical shape and of bear hair, the first taller of
a paler brown bear hair one with the underside of gold lacquer and
encircled with a red copper ring, 34cm (13 3/8in) high; the second of
similar shape but unadorned, 23cm (9in) high; the third in the form of
a tall triple-headed spear, gilt wood worked in tataki nuri (raised relief
rippled texture) and tied with a simulated rope, 46cm (18in) high;
each displayed on an unrelated wood stand. (3).

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY190,000 - 290,000
US$1,300 - 2,000
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A HORA (CONCH SHELL) FASHIONED AS A WAR HORN
Edo period (1615-1868), probably mid-19th century
The conch fitted with a silvered-metal mouth piece engraved with
a mokko-mon (quince flower crest) interwoven among karakusa
(‘Chinese grasses’) and a chrysanthemum stud attached with a loose
ring to accommodate the silk cord, with a wood storage box inscribed
Den Takigawa Kazumasu aiyo, kogata horagai (Small conch shell used
by Takigawa Kazumasu [1525-1586]). 18cm (7 1/16in) long. (2).
£2,000 - 3,000
JPY390,000 - 580,000
US$2,600 - 3,900
Provenance:
Property from a Princely Collection.
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A GLAIVE WITH SHELL-INLAID MOUNTS
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The naginata blade with red-lacquered hi (grooves), the shaft with
crushed shell, the lacquered saya with shippo ni hanabishi-mon
(crests) on both sides. The blade: 33.3cm (13 1/16in) long. (2).
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY190,000 - 290,000
US$1,300 - 2,000
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