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A Fine Yumi Asymmetrical Bow.
Bamboo, wood, lacquer.
Japan.
End of Edo / 19th Century.
The ‘yumi’ (gohonhigo type) is the name given to the Samurai ‘asymmetrical’ bows, an important weapon to the Samurai warrior and it is the most ‘famous’ type of bow used in Japan.
Dimensions
211cm long - 83 ins longThe BADA Standard
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