A MOUNTED NAGINATA (GLAIVE) AND A SU YARI (POLEARM)
£756
Auction: 13 September 2023 at 11:00 BST
Description
日本薙刀及素槍
both with long lacquer hafts, the naginata-hi with curved single edge elongated curved point blade with two grooves near the haft and with lacquer sheath and haft; the yari with double-edged spear pointed triangular section blade the fuller groove painted red on the flat face and the long tang with unknown signature the haft and scabbard entirely covered in chips of mother of pearl, blade signed
Dimensions
heights: 226.5cm and 235cm
Provenance
Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Glasgow