Extremely rare  red lacquered Samurai Yari saya spear cover .
Wood with tataki nuri laquer finish ..Yari saya( spear scabbards) were made in wide variety of shapes , colors and finishes and were subject to Shogunate approval of use by certain Samurai families. Often shapes  would be unique to a particular family and act as an insignia during campaign's and marshes.               <ZQ71FAT>

Fine original condition.   With some expected minor abrasions due to a very significant age as seen on the photos. Some expected wears on the corners etc .
 
Age: Edo period , circa 18 th century 
Size:  H.27cm (10.6inch) W.21cm (8.3inch), thickness 3cm (1.2inch)
Weight: 250gr (0.6lb)

Display stand shown for photographic purposes only and is not included in the sale.

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