Spear with jumonji-style blade
Original Language TitleYari
CultureJapanese
Datelate 18th-early 19th century
MediumOak with mother-of-pearl, silver-plated mounting, wisteria vine, and tempered steel
DimensionsOverall: 97 9/16 inches (247.81 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number32-202/5
SignedMr. Ogawa needs to check signature on the blade.
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DescriptionThe mounting is late 18th - early 19th century (Edo Period). The pole is made of mother-of-pearl, silver-plated mounting, and wisteria vine. The blade is tempered steel.
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late 17th-early 18th century
32-202/3 B
Edo period (1615-1868)
32-202/22
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