Lot Essay
The mitsu-uroko mon was used by the Hojo family who were the tozama daimyo of Sayama since the 17th century.
![AN IMPRESSIVE DOHYO-UTSUBO [QUIVER]](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/1998/CKS/1998_CKS_06049_0203_000(112120).jpg?w=1)
EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
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AN IMPRESSIVE DOHYO-UTSUBO [QUIVER]
Edo Period (Late 18th early 19th Century)
The upper part formed as a large balloon in split bamboo covered with black lacquered paper, bearing four mitsu-uroko mon in gold, the lower part covered with black bear fur with a leather strap for the suspension-ring decorated with gold karakusa on a black ground, the cover decorated around the rim with scrolling foliage in black lacquer on a gold ground and two gold mitsu-uroko mon on black lacquered leather, the rings for securing the cover gilt copper
44in. (112cm.) high
Edo Period (Late 18th early 19th Century)
The upper part formed as a large balloon in split bamboo covered with black lacquered paper, bearing four mitsu-uroko mon in gold, the lower part covered with black bear fur with a leather strap for the suspension-ring decorated with gold karakusa on a black ground, the cover decorated around the rim with scrolling foliage in black lacquer on a gold ground and two gold mitsu-uroko mon on black lacquered leather, the rings for securing the cover gilt copper
44in. (112cm.) high