Japanese Antique Ebira Quiver Board with Buddhist Prayer Banners Set Edo Meiji

Description
This is an antique Japanese Ebira (samurai arrow quiver) wooden backboard, together with a set of six hand-brushed Buddhist prayer banners.
The board, made of lacquered wood and leather straps, was part of a traditional samurai quiver used to carry arrows on the back.
The accompanying banners are written in classical Chinese characters with Buddhist and Shugendō scriptures, used as protective or memorial prayer flags during temple or mountain rituals.

Features

• Period: Late Edo to Meiji period (19th century)

• Material (Ebira): Lacquered wood with original leather straps

• Material (Banners): Handmade dyed paper with ink calligraphy

• The inscriptions include Buddhist phrases such as "妙色身如" (Myo Shiki Shin Nyo), "離怖患如" and "來離恐餓鬼悉除", invoking protection and deliverance from fear and misfortune.

• These were likely used by monks or practitioners of Shugendō (mountain ascetic Buddhism).

Condition
The quiver board shows age-related wear and scratches consistent with its age.
The paper banners have staining and tears, but the ink characters remain clear and expressive.
A truly rare and culturally significant set combining samurai equipment and Buddhist ritual art.

Uses

• For collectors of Japanese samurai equipment, Buddhist art, or Shugendō items

• Ideal for museum display or Japanese interior decoration

• The contrast between martial and spiritual elements makes it a fascinating conversation piece

SIZE
(Box)
34.5cm × 22.5cm × 9.5cm
Total weight: 710g