the first Edo Period, of nisun-nobi length (227.0 cm), with a rounded belly, red lacquered limbs and numerous rattan bindings above and below the handle (some bindings missing); the second late 19th/early 20th century, lacquered red with three plain rattan bindings and a contemporary leather grip (nigiri); the third likely 20th century, lacquered dark brown with plain rattan bindings; the fourth in Japanese style with the inscription '47# @37' (denoting the draw weight and draw length); the fifth a training bow in Japanese style made of laminated wood with a purple grip, length 200.0 cm; the bow bag of blue cloth, each bow 221. 0cm long (namisun) unless otherwise stated
the first Edo Period, of nisun-nobi length (227.0 cm), with a rounded belly, red lacquered limbs and numerous rattan bindings above and below the handle (some bindings missing); the second late 19th/early 20th century, lacquered red with three plain rattan bindings and a contemporary leather grip (nigiri); the third likely 20th century, lacquered dark brown with plain rattan bindings; the fourth in Japanese style with the inscription '47# @37' (denoting the draw weight and draw length); the fifth a training bow in Japanese style made of laminated wood with a purple grip, length 200.0 cm; the bow bag of blue cloth, each bow 221. 0cm long (namisun) unless otherwise stated