the first two with slightly curved long slender lacquered bodies bound with numerous bands of rattan, and patterned grips; the arrows, each with blunt iron head, and slender shaft decorated with gilt lacquer around the flights, and another arrow of similar type; the third of lacquered leather and of characteristic form, decorated with a gilt flowerhead mon, with its lid decorated en suite, fitted with leather straps with gilt borders for closure, and complete with its silk suspension cord and tassels, on its matching wooden stand (bows associated), the first: 59.7 cm (14)
See Walker 2008, pp. 76-77.
Sold for £2,200
the first two with slightly curved long slender lacquered bodies bound with numerous bands of rattan, and patterned grips; the arrows, each with blunt iron head, and slender shaft decorated with gilt lacquer around the flights, and another arrow of similar type; the third of lacquered leather and of characteristic form, decorated with a gilt flowerhead mon, with its lid decorated en suite, fitted with leather straps with gilt borders for closure, and complete with its silk suspension cord and tassels, on its matching wooden stand (bows associated), the first: 59.7 cm (14)
See Walker 2008, pp. 76-77.
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
Viewing
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