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THBJapanese Edo Wood Nacre Naginata w/ Staff & Sheath
Lot 91
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A beautiful example of a lengthy polearm known as a "naginata" (literally "mowing down sword" or "reaping sword"). The slender wooden pole is separated into four distinct areas, the longest is the lower lacquered handle portion, and the top three are decorated with dozens of slender nacre inlays. Though missing its blade, the naginata still retains the blade sheath that mimics the overall profile of the original blade. Size: 2.125" W x 73.6" H (5.4 cm x 186.9 cm).
According to ancient weapons expert Harvey J.S. Withers, "[The naginata] was a common polearm used by Samurai warriors and is most commonly associated with the Kamakura and Muromachi Periods (1338-1573). The naginata comprised a lacquered (sometimes inlaid with mother-of-pearl) wooden pole approximately 2m (6.5 ft) in length. Onto this was forged a curved blade in very much the same way as traditional katana blades - and, indeed, many naginatas were actually mounted with recycled katana blades. The blade, or nakago, or a naginata was secured onto the pole by a single peg, or mekugi." (Withers, Harvey J.S. "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Swords and Sabres." Lorenz Books, London, 2010, p. 80)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA
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#150231Original blade and pommel missing. Losses to some inlaid nacre panels as shown. Minor nicks to original lacquered surfaces, nacre inlays, and blade sheath. Nice patina throughout.Condition
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