A JAPANESE BOW (YUMI), BOW-STRING REEL, TWELVE... Lot n° 1

A JAPANESE BOW (YUMI), BOW-STRING REEL, TWELVE WAR ARROWS AND QUIVER (UTSUBO), EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY the first with slightly curved long slender lacquered body bound with numerous bands of rattan; the second on a woven rattan reel with horn toggle with threaded lid; the third of near identical type, each with leaf-shaped iron head, and black-lacquered shaft enriched with gold; the fourth with lacquered body painted with a gilt mon (lid restored), and leather carrying strap, the first: 212.0 cm overall (15)