Pitch-pot

Pitch slender arrows from a set distance into a narrow-necked bronze jar, scoring for in-the-mouth, ear-hole and bounce-ins, with tricky ear shots.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of China, South Korea. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of China.