"Rare And Magnificent "
Rare and magnificent "Kayaku Ire" Black powder pear for Teppo or Tanegashima of the Sengoku Period (16th century) Very nice set, precious, quite rare in this condition, composed of a black powder pear decorated with vine leaves and arabesque in silver inlay, a cord used to tie it and a horn Netsuke. The Teppo or Tanegashima with wick plates of this time were very sensitive to humidity and rain because the powder became ineffective. This pear was therefore used to protect the black powder from rain and humidity.
Historical reminder of the Sengoku Period (1490 and 1600) : The country was constantly at war during the Sengoku period between 1490 and 1600, with feudal lords vying for supremacy. Matchlock shotguns were widely used and played an important role in battles. In 1549, Nobunaga Oda ordered 500 rifles for his armies.
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