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A pierecd bulb behind the arrow head whistled in flight and was used for signaling.
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EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
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TWO [KABURAYA] WHISTLING ARROWS
Edo period (Late 18th/early 19th Century)
The first turnip headed of karimata [two pronged] shape, the other hirane [flat] shaped fletched with hawk's feathers, some old damage
40.3/8in. (102.5cm.) long, 41in. (104cm.) long respectively (2)
Edo period (Late 18th/early 19th Century)
The first turnip headed of karimata [two pronged] shape, the other hirane [flat] shaped fletched with hawk's feathers, some old damage
40.3/8in. (102.5cm.) long, 41in. (104cm.) long respectively (2)