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North African Ethiopian Spear 96" Long Weapon
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Pre 1900 item# 196118 (stock# CopSpear)
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A rare 8'long North African spear or javelin from Ethiopia with the original shaft and inlaid blade. The head blade is about 14" long by 2" widest and the socket is about 10" long. Shaft diameter is about 1", of hard wood and has great patina. This is a Coptic spear as evidenced by the metal inlay with a cross. Both head and socket are well decorated. The head is steel, with a little tarnish. The socket is bronze. It cases the shaft to give it strength. A well mad ...click for details
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Tokuriki Shin Hanga Print Willow at Shimabara
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Pre 1950 item# 187192 (stock# Toku11)
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Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902-1999)is best known for his shin hanga woodblocks. This image of the "Old Willow Tree at Shimabara Gate" is from the month series "Twelve Months of Kyoto" (Kyô-meishô jûnikagetsu), published 1945 by Uchida in Kyoto. This is an original 11th month print from the album. It is still tipped into the original folder. Image area about 10" x 11.75". Very good condition with no damage. Wonderful use of color for moonlight effect. I'll be listin ...click for details
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