Japan, Edo - Meiji period, 18th-19th century | Fourteen Spear Sheaths, Yari-saya

Japan
Edo - Meiji period, 18th-19th century
Fourteen Spear Sheaths, Yari-saya

lacquered wood, mother-of-pearl, eggshell, leather, felt
fitted for a variety of yari [spears]
each with later custom-made stand
length of the largest: 51cm., 20in.

Condition Report:
The yari-saya with some wear, including some scratches, rubbing and small chips to the lacquer consistent with the age and use of the object, the inlays with some small losses, the stands with some light surface marks.

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