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Japanese Set of 2 Yari Spears, signed Yamato Fujiwara Sensada

Japanese Set of 2 Yari Spears, signed Yamato Fujiwara Sensada


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1900: Item # 1394215
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Japanese set of 2 Yari spears, signed Yamato Fujiwara Sensada. Hand forged steel, done in the same many and technique as samurai swords.

Early yari are believed to have been derived from Chinese spears, these hoko yari are thought to be from the Nara period (710-794), and while they were present in early Japan's history, the term yari appeared for the first time in written sources in 1334 but this type of spear did not become popular until the late 15th century.
During the peaceful Edo era yari were still produced (sometimes even by renowned sword smiths) although they existed mostly as either a ceremonial weapon.
Custom mounted on antiqued bronze plates for presentation.

Edo period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 6" x 2 1/2" x 21 1/4" Height