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Quiver and arrows

approx. 1800-1900

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States

皮製網代編矢筒・矢
At first glance this intricate quiver appears to be made of bamboo or rattan, but it was in fact plaited from fine strips of leather, heavily lacquered for durability. Five of the original arrows, fletched with goose feathers were contained within.

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  • Title: Quiver and arrows
  • Date Created: approx. 1800-1900
  • Location Created: Japan
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 38 in x Diam. 4 in, H. 96.5 cm x Diam. 10.2 cm
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Medium: Rattan, wood, and feathers
  • Credit Line: Asian Art Museum, Lloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection, 2006.3.629.a-.g
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