Japanese Momoyama Era Mulberry Yari Koshirae Samurai Spear Handle Signed c1580 Suzuribako Motif: Repeating pattern of stylized

Motif: Repeating pattern of stylized imperial crests and wave-like scrollwork

It features the distinctive hardware of tansu made in the Yonezawa region in this case decorated in a Sakura (cherry blossom) motif

A traditional brazier such as this was used as a hand framed and space heater

It has a stenciled and hand painted design and artist signature

This bowl has a sustained audible ring of over 1 minute measures 4

Japanese Momoyama Era Mulberry Yari Koshirae Samurai Spear Handle Signed c1580 Suzuribako Motif: Repeating pattern of stylizedThis yari shaft originates from the Momoyama period, a time of intense military activity and artistic flourish (late 1500s to early 1600s). Shafts from this era are rare survivals, especially with original fittings such as the ishizuki. While the spearhead is missing, the shaft illustrates construction techniques of early polearms, offering valuable context when paired with surviving yari blades. Japanese Yari Shaft (Ebu) Wood with iron fittings,