Japanese hard to find antique Samurai matching set of a rare adult 86 inch long bow, 36 inch inlaid quiver, and ten original arrows all dating to the 19th century.

A rare find.

Quality: bamboo and vermilion lacquer (Japanese lacquer) with bamboo bindings, mother-of-pearl inlaid quiver and with arrows with points and feathers.

Patina and use appropriate to their age and historical importance.

Age: Meiji period, 19th century

Condition: Fine original condition with wear due to appropriate age

Dimensions: Bow is 86 inches long and quiver 38 inches long

Provenance: old Japanese samurai collection found in Otsu Japan

History:
Antique Japanese bows are regarded as talismans against evil and were for centuries used by samurai warriors as their primary weapon of choice. Smaller length bow examples like this were used to train boys in preparation for eventual war time call of duty. See photo of a samurai warrior.

We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to Japan and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs.