stephan_hiller Posted November 9, 2006 Report Posted November 9, 2006 I recently acquired a huge yanagi-ba arrow head (45,3 cm or 17 7/8" from tip to the end of tang). The arrow head is very nice with sakura design in sugashi-bori. Usually these arrow heads are much smaller and I don't think that it can be used for shooting. Does anybody know for what purposes these arrow heads were made. Were they made for presentation only? I did not find very much about yanone in the Internet but maybe someone can recommend some books or links for further information. Quote
Brian Posted November 9, 2006 Report Posted November 9, 2006 Stephan, Yes..these were mainly used for ceremonial and presentation use. I guess they could have been a status symbol judging by some of the amazing examples that exist: http://www.arco-iris.com/George/yanone.htm Brian Quote
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