Yari Hadome Japanese spear with lacquerwork Edo

Description

A short Japanese Yari spear ‘Edo’ Period. The short tri-sided blade grooved to the centre with red lac inlay. Black lacquer shaft with ribbed length, bound with gold lac-cord at intervals, the end fitted with an iron spiked butt, the centre with a lacquered black/red hadome guard. Slight damage to blade tip, age wear overall, untouched original condition. Early 19th century.   far east

Additional information
Weight 10 kg

Yari Hadome Japanese spear with lacquerwork Edo

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