Lot 47 KATANA’KAKE 刀掛け (SWORD STAND) FOR 7 SWORDS

A lacquered wooden katana’kake 刀掛け (sword stand), designed to display seven swords—suitable for housing three full daishô 大小 (long and short sword) sets.

The central panel depicts a gathering of scholars and a child admiring a pair of cranes beneath a pine tree, a traditional symbol of longevity and wisdom. The side panels are adorned with a floral design featuring scrolling foliage.

The scene is rendered in polychrome and gold using hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 (low-relief lacquer design) and takamaki-e 高蒔絵 (high-relief lacquer design) on a dark brown.

Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912–1926)
Dimensions:
Height 50.3 cm, Width 49 cm, Depth 24 cm

In fair condition, with visible losses of lacquer and a damaged protrusion showing signs of painted restoration. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.