Sheath (saya) for a spear (magari-yari or jumonji-yari)
Culture
Japanese
Date1700s–1800s
Mediumwood and fur with gilding and lacquer
Dimensions29 × 29 × 7.5 cm (11 7/16 × 11 7/16 × 2 15/16 in.), 2 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.247.2
DescriptionOf gilded wood (magnolia?), covered in black bear fur. Inverted "T" shape, with gilded wooden core mortised for head of 'magari-yari' type.ProvenancePurchased by Museum from Yamanaka & Company on December 19, 1933, their no. YP Spl/#89. Price of $17.50 included both HAM#s 2029.1 and 2029.2. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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