Head of a Yari (spear)
Culture
Japanese
Datelate 1600s–early 1700s
Mediumsteel and lacquer
Dimensions57 × 7 × 1.9 cm (22 7/16 × 2 3/4 × 3/4 in.)
Overall1: 14 oz (0.9 lb.)
Overall1: 14 oz (0.9 lb.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.393
Label TextSpearheads were made using similar techniques to swords, and often by the same people: this example was made by one of a family of swordsmiths.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins from Mrs. Goldman, the buyer of the entire lot #155 at the Morosini Armor sale#3986, October 11, 1932 at the American Art Galleries (NYC). Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Paid $15 for lot of 20 Japanese arrowheads.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
Not on view
