【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This is a traditional Japanese decorative bow display from the Early Showa period (1926–1945), made for festive display during the New Year and Boys’ Day celebrations. Boys’ Day, celebrated annually on the 5th of May as part of Children’s Day in Japan, is dedicated to wishing for the healthy growth, strength, and future success of boys. Decorative items associated with samurai culture, such as armour, helmets, and bows, are displayed during this time as symbols of protection, resilience, and the warding off of evil spirits. The black lacquer-style base is decorated with pine trees and cranes executed in maki-e, a traditional Japanese decorative technique where gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to produce intricate designs. The surface is further enhanced with shimmering mother-of-pearl inlays. Pine and cranes symbolise longevity and good fortune. The bow features a nashiji finish. Nashiji employs a similar method to maki-e, using gold or silver flecks to achieve a pear skin-like texture, offering a unique shimmer and depth to the surface. There is flaking and scuffing to the gold decoration on both the base and the bow. The arrow feathers show significant wear and deterioration. One of the support pillars is slightly lifted from the base and exhibits looseness. There is also slackness in the bow’s shape and string tension due to age. Fair to good vintage condition overall. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 77.4 cm W 22.7 cm D 16.1 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!