Yazutsu
Kyudo arrow case
19th century
Lacquered bamboo, 92 x 7 cm
The yazutsu is a type of quiver used in kyudō, Japanese archery.
This rare exemplar is obrained from a large bamboo; the cover is lacquered and decorated with a golden kamon.
A tsurugiri (string holder) and a stag-antler giriko-ire (powder container) are attached to the case's cord.
Item for sale. Price on application. INVENTORY N.: alt-1535
