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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.
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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
$1,382 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Japanese Miyao bronze warrior, 36cm high
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Japanese Meiji period bronze statue of a Samurai Warrior firing a bow and arrow
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
