Rare Samurai Uma Muchi , horse whip , used by samurai while riding the horse.Uma Muchi was an important and practical  mounted samurai warrior accessory. Bamboo with lacquer. Thip od the whip is fitted with brass and silver( silvered metal?)  fitting. 
Edo,18-19th.century  <ZS49FST> 
Very fine condition, some losses  and abrasions  as seen on the photos 
Age: late Edo  period , circa 17-18th century 
Size: 83/2/1cm (32.6/0.8/0.4inch) , 200g  (0.4lb)

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