{"product_id":"japanese-yari-spearhead-signed-monju-kanehisa-edo-genroku-period-1688-1704","title":"Japanese Yari Spearhead Signed Monju Kanehisa Edo Genroku Period 1688–1704","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eYari (Spearhead) by Monju Kanehisa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003e文殊（文珠）包久作\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eJapan, Mino Province (Seki), Genroku period, 1688–1704\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eForged steel spearhead; tang with chiseled mei\u003cbr data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eDimensions: 23in long, 4.5in blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eFive-character mei reading 文殊（文珠）包久作 — Monju Kanehisa saku. The “Monju” epithet (after the bodhisattva Manjushri) is characteristic of the Seki schools of Mino Province, and this spearhead is consistent with late-17th-century workmanship from that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eMore than a blade style, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eyari\u003c\/strong\u003e was the primary Japanese polearm for centuries: a thrust-dominant weapon mounted on a long hardwood haft, effective in both formation fighting and close quarters. Ashigaru infantry used very long pikes to control distance and break cavalry; samurai employed shorter mounts for guard, patrol, and dueling techniques. By the Genroku era under Tokugawa peace, yari also served in processional and guard roles, yet remained fully functional arms. This head would originally have been fixed to a lacquered pole with metal ferrules, creating a light, rigid spear capable of precise thrusts, parries, and binding actions along the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eThe present example bears a narrow, well-finished tang with a clear chiseled inscription. Steel shows tight forging and crisp edges appropriate to Seki work. A documented mei of Monju Kanehisa supports an attribution to Mino (Seki tradition) during the Genroku period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eType\/Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yari (spearhead)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eSignature (mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e 文殊（文珠）包久作 (Monju Kanehisa saku)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genroku, early Edo (1688–1704)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eProvince\/School:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mino Province (Seki tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eMaterial\/Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged steel spearhead; tang (nakago) with chiseled mei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23in long, 4.5in blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-preserved tang and inscription; edge and surfaces consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Monju” appears written with 殊 or 珠 in period variants; both read\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50510283440445,"sku":"25C*LS120","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bd66c6e3-5411-43b6-ae4f-af8c2900d084.jpg?v=1755133729","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/japanese-yari-spearhead-signed-monju-kanehisa-edo-genroku-period-1688-1704","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}