Japanese Bow, Called Yumi, Signed. Japan, Edo Period (1603-1868), Second Third Of The 19th Century

Japanese Bow, Called Yumi, Signed. Japan, Edo Period (1603-1868), Second Third Of The 19th Century-photo-3

Japanese Bow, Called Yumi, Signed. Japan, Edo Period (1603-1868), Second Third Of The 19th Century-photo-4

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"Japanese Bow, Called Yumi, Signed. Japan, Edo Period (1603-1868), Second Third Of The 19th Century"

Japanese bow, called YUMI, signed.
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868), second third of the 19th century
Total length: 220cm

Yumi or Japanese bow, red lacquered. It is made of assembled bamboo strips and braids forming rings and complex patterns.
It bears a signature in a rectangular reserve.
The grip is made of polychrome felt with geometric motifs.

The yumi is one of the samurai's favorite weapons. It remained unchanged until the advent of gunpowder and rifles in the 16th century.
It was used on foot behind a tedate or on horseback.

Beautifully preserved.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP5289

Price: 980 €