Japanese Momoyama Era Mulberry Yari Koshirae Samurai Spear Handle Signed c1580 Suzuribako Made of Kiri wood (paulownia)

Made of Kiri wood (paulownia) on the face and exterior case is made with sugi (Japanese cedar) on the interior

11 1/4" W × 8 5/8" H (28

This chest has a beautifully natural wood finish

It has a stenciled and hand painted design and artist signature

Japanese Momoyama Era Mulberry Yari Koshirae Samurai Spear Handle Signed c1580 Suzuribako Made of Kiri wood (paulownia)This 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,