Japan - Kusarigama - Edo Period - 1603-1868 - XVII°-xviii°-xix°

JAPAN, KUSARIGAMA, EDO period (1603 - 1868) From the 17th to the 19th century. Kobudo weapon composed of a KAMA + Chain + Weight. Traditional Japanese weapon consisting of a KAMA (Japanese equivalent of the sickle) of a chain (KUSARI) with an iron mass at its end (FUNDO). Weapon developed during the Muromachi period. Blade 16 cm long and 4 cm high with 0.5 cm thickness on the back of the blade. Blade with 1 side with three sides and the other with 1 side with 1 edge from heel to tip and peak tip. Weathered wooden handle with a slot in the wood, see photo. Height of the handle 22 cm Length of the Kusari (Chain) 160 cm. Length fully extended 185 cm. Beautiful state of conservation and use, in its original juice and patina, see details in the photos. Shipping costs offered for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our website privat : https://IrisAntik.com