the first 19th century, with a substantial body and dark brown rattan bindings (visible delamination at the nocks); the second early 20th century, with aged bamboo limbs of slight construction with a contemporary grip (nigiri); the third lacquered black, with thirteen rattan bindings (some damage to the lacquer on the lower handle); the fourth lacquered black with five sets of three rattan bindings across its length and a leather grip, 221.0 cm long (4)