Japanese Antique Jumonji-Yari Cross Shaped Spear Head signed Heianjō Fujiwara Morikuni Edo c1670's Arms & Armor The two vases are closely

The two vases are closely matched in composition and color

Notes: “Monju” appears written with 殊 or 珠 in period variants

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

and the natural passage of time

While the characters are legible

Japanese Antique Jumonji-Yari Cross Shaped Spear Head signed Heianjō Fujiwara Morikuni Edo c1670's Arms & Armor The two vases are closelyJumonji 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