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Quiver (ebira) 1912-22
Wood, bamboo, Lacquer, silk | 33.0 x 18.5 x 12.0 cm (excluding fittings) | RCIN 79914
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With the advent of peace in Edo-period Japan, the samurai class were instructed to maintain their warrior spirit through continued practice of archery (kyūdō) and the sword (kendō).
The open quiver (ebira) here is of wood with bamboo slats into which the arrows can be slotted. It is lacquered all over in deep red and carries the mon of the Shimazu family.
On his final day in Japan in May 1922, Edward, Prince of Wales was entertained by Prince Shimazu Tadashige (1886–1968), son of the last feudal lord of the Satsuma domain. Lunch was served at Prince Shimazu’s villa, followed by an archery demonstration. Afterwards, the Prince of Wales was presented with a complete set for archery practice, including an archer’s glove, arm guard and reel for spare bowstrings, as well as the items here.
Text adapted from Japan: Courts and Culture (2020)Provenance
Presented to Edward VIII when Prince of Wales by the Shimadzu family following an archery demonstration at Kagoshima in May 1922. On the same occasion the Prince received a bow (RCIN 79906), a set of arrows with a stand (RCIN 79915), bow case (RCIN 79908), archer's glove (RCIN 719913), arm guard (now missing) and reel for spare bowstrings (now missing). (RA/EVIIIPWH/PS/VISOV/1921-2/INDJAP).
Loaned to Doncaster Museum on 11 February 1931 and returned to the Collection on 6 April 1999. -
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Medium and techniques
Wood, bamboo, Lacquer, silk
Measurements
33.0 x 18.5 x 12.0 cm (excluding fittings)
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Place of Production
Japan
