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What is a samurai bow called?
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Yumi is the Japanese term for a bow which is asymmetrical in shape—the top is much longer than the bottom. Samurai started as archers, so knowing how to use a bow was an important skill for them to have. Shop a collection of swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Japanese Satsuma Charger Bow Samurai Figures Antique
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very detailed piece. Figural scene of a man handing over a bow to a female. To the right
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese historical hat known as Jinggasa (militant hat) that was worn by samurai in Edo
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Imperial Samurai Warrior Minamoto Horseback Watercolor Painting
Located in Dayton, OH
Horseback. The Samurai warrior Minamoto is shown with his equestrian prowess, in full armor riding his horse
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Paintings
Materials
Paint
Hand painted Japanese porcelain Samurai red, yellow blue gold pink
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary and large samurai in hand-painted porcelain with the characteristic habit of the Edo
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
sculpture depicts a kneeling samurai archer with his bow drawn and an arrow nocked. The warrior is well
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Tall Japanse 2-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with samurai
Located in Amsterdam, NL
paintings (kakejiku) depicting samurai (warriors) paired with poems. The one on the right clad in full red
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
