Japanese Antique Jumonji-Yari Cross Shaped Spear Head signed Heianjō Fujiwara Morikuni Edo c1670's Arms & Armor flowers and fruit

flowers and fruit

The two vases are closely matched in composition and color

No structural breaks observed

This style of thin walled bowl is favored by Buddhist sects for its tone

A striking centerpiece that unites Chinese and Japanese traditions of prosperity and joy

Japanese Antique Jumonji-Yari Cross Shaped Spear Head signed Heianjō Fujiwara Morikuni Edo c1670's Arms & Armor flowers and fruitJumonji Yari (Cross Shaped Spearhead), signed Heianj Fujiwara Morikuni (early Edo, ca. 16701688) A cross bladed spearhead with a long central blade and paired side arms, forged with visible hada (grain) and a tempered edge (hamon) beginning in suguha with lively midare activity. The tang bears a clear seven character inscription (Heianj Fujiwara Morikuni), a Kyoto associated (Heianj) signature documented for a smith active in the late 17th century; a