A Japanese War Bow (Yumi)
This yumi is dated Tenpo 10th year (1840).
The bow is finished with black lacquer and with red lacquered cane strapping .
Is signed as shown (Yoshinobu or Yoshikaku).
In perfect condition. Size is 84" from tip to tip excluding the curvature.
It is possible to string it, but is extremely heavy, it is
complete with 2 war arrows with willow leaf heads.