the bows with slightly curved long slender lacquered bodies, inscribed on the front and bound with numerous bands of rattan, later strings, and tooled and gilt leather caps; the quivers each with provision for fifteen arrows, recurved horn bodies pierced at the top, gilt leather outer cover, two groups of four associated arrows; the bows and quiver contained together in a matching leather case decorated with a design of black crosses and a mon on a gilt ground, on a modern display stand, 228.5 cm overall
The inscriptions on the front of the bows include the date, Tempo 10 (1839) I year (boar zodiacal year) and signature Haruna, probably for the maker.
Sold for £2,400
the bows with slightly curved long slender lacquered bodies, inscribed on the front and bound with numerous bands of rattan, later strings, and tooled and gilt leather caps; the quivers each with provision for fifteen arrows, recurved horn bodies pierced at the top, gilt leather outer cover, two groups of four associated arrows; the bows and quiver contained together in a matching leather case decorated with a design of black crosses and a mon on a gilt ground, on a modern display stand, 228.5 cm overall
The inscriptions on the front of the bows include the date, Tempo 10 (1839) I year (boar zodiacal year) and signature Haruna, probably for the maker.
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
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Public Exhibition
Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am