Polearm, Scabbard, F47.11
Physical Description
Japanese style spear (Yari). Blade is triangular in cross-section, with a fuller on the widest side. Socketed onto long wooden shaft. Copper fittings. Black lacquer near head. Metal buttcap with blunt point on end of shaft. Scabbard of lacquered or painted wood. Roughly diamond shaped in cross section, narrows at waist and flares back out to a circular cross-section.
Provenance
Locality:
Japan
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 2560 x 44.8 x 35.8mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Polearm): 2535 x 34.3 x 32.9mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 266 x 44.8 x 35.8mm
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