Identify Japanese weapon ? art fantasy

drdavid · 6th March 2010, 06:23 AM

I recently acquired a Meiji era painting depicting a Japanese man carrying what I take to be a weapon in the naginata family. I am not aware of any japanese weapon with the extra 'hook' although it is found on the Chinese Guan Dao, which this resembles. Anyone know of any specific Japanese weapon that looks like this. The painting dates to about 1905. I am pretty sure it is a military reference due to the traditional standards seen in the background.
cheers
David

6th March 2010, 06:23 AM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Identify Japanese weapon ? art fantasy I recently acquired a Meiji era painting depicting a Japanese man carrying what I take to be a weapon in the naginata family. I am not aware of any japanese weapon with the extra 'hook' although it is found on the Chinese Guan Dao, which this resembles. Anyone know of any specific Japanese weapon that looks like this. The painting dates to about 1905. I am pretty sure it is a military reference due to the traditional standards seen in the background. cheers David Attached Images