4th Dec, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
  Lot 19
 

19

A DISPLAY OF CEREMONIAL JAPANESE ARROWHEADS (YANONE), TWO SHOOTING GLOVES (YUGAKE)

AND TWO BOXES OF SPARE BOWSTRINGS (TSURU) AND OTHER SPARES

the first a stand of six ceremonial arrowheads (yanone) with saw-cut interior patterns on long tangs; the second a single-thumb glove and a three-finger glove; the third a woven rattan box containing numerous spare bowstrings, some pine glue (kusune) and a woven pad for applying it to the bowstrings, along with a tool for bending Japanese arrows and two other tools, two bow bags, and some spare nocks; the fourth a lacquered box with a Japanese archer on the lid containing more bowstrings, largest box 25.0 cm (6)

Sold for £200


 

AND TWO BOXES OF SPARE BOWSTRINGS (TSURU) AND OTHER SPARES

the first a stand of six ceremonial arrowheads (yanone) with saw-cut interior patterns on long tangs; the second a single-thumb glove and a three-finger glove; the third a woven rattan box containing numerous spare bowstrings, some pine glue (kusune) and a woven pad for applying it to the bowstrings, along with a tool for bending Japanese arrows and two other tools, two bow bags, and some spare nocks; the fourth a lacquered box with a Japanese archer on the lid containing more bowstrings, largest box 25.0 cm (6)

Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 4th Dec, 2024

Auction Location: London, UK

Including:

THE BILL TERRY COLLECTION, PART II: NON WESTERN ARCHERY

THE ROY ELVIS COLLECTION OF INDIAN ARMS & ARMOUR, PART V

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF CHARLES SOMERS COCKS, 3RD EARL SOMERS (1819-83), EASTNOR CASTLE, THENCE BY DESCENT

AN IMPORTANT ENGLISH PRIVATE COLLECTION

THE ROBERT E. BROOKER JR. COLLECTION OF RARE ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOUR, PART ONE: THE EARLY MODERN PERIOD

 

Contact Simeon Beever for enquiries

simeon.beever@olympiaauctions.com | + 44 (0) 20 7602 4805

Viewing days: 

Sunday 1st December: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 2nd December: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 3rd December: 10.00am to 5.00pm

Recent testimonials about Olympia Auctions 

'friendly, efficient and helpful advice with personal service, much appreciated'

'very good auction house. Competent staff, high quality artifacts.'

View all lots in this sale