A yari blade, signed Kanemasa
A yari blade,
By Kanemasa, probably 17th century
Of sugu-yari form with a single broad hi, narrow sugu-ba of nie and indistinct itame-hada; the long ubu-nakago with two mekugi-ana, signed Kanemasa; with red lacquered saya and black ishime lacquered tsuka with brass fittings.
The blade 46cm (18⅛in); total length, including nakago 85cm (33½in).
Sold for £875 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 槍 銘「兼正」 推定17世紀
    附 赤漆塗鞘黒石目塗柄槍拵

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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