Set Of Japanese Arrows, Asking For Info. Thanks

[Chishiki]

Hi, sorry Brian, wasn’t sure where to put this.

 

I have been given the option on these arrows. They are unusually in thst they are much shorter that a regular arrow. There are 22 arrows measuring 63cm and 2 sukashi measuring just over 66cm. They could be Edp period, i believe that stand is not orignal to these arrows. Condiition varies. There is one photo where i put one up against a regular arrow.

 

What I need to know is 1. Did they have smaller sets of arrows for indoor use? 2 Are they simply a boys day set?

 

Regards and thanks

Mark

[ROKUJURO]

I remember having read about a kind of archery game where they had small bows and these short arrows. It was described as a game for GEISHA and their guests mainly in the red light district.

The YANONE are not the same quality as the usual ones. Have a look at the two INOME SUKASHI. They are carelessly made just to give an impression of the real thing.  

[Brian]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Archery/comments/20dimg/rimankyu_the_derringer_of_bows_22in_length_mini/

https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g45963-d106584-i314039351-Bellagio_Gallery_of_Fine_Art-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

https://za.pinterest.com/pin/440860250995258437/?lp=true

 

 

Samurai kago yumi (kago hankyu / rimankyu). a small bow made from horn instead of wood, used by samurai when traveling in a palanquin (litter or sedan chair).

Just a possibility.

[Chishiki]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Archery/comments/20dimg/rimankyu_the_derringer_of_bows_22in_length_mini/

https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g45963-d106584-i314039351-Bellagio_Gallery_of_Fine_Art-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

https://za.pinterest.com/pin/440860250995258437/?lp=true

 

Just a possibility.

Interesting. Thanks Brian. Mark