Lot 70 KATANA’KAKE 刀掛け (SWORD STAND) WITH FIGURES IN SILVER REPOUSSÉ

A lacquered wooden katana’kake 刀掛け (sword stand), designed to display three swords. The stand is finished in dense reddish-gold nashiji 梨子地 (sprinkled gold lacquer) and features detailed inlaid panel with repoussé silver appliques.

At the center, two scholars are depicted examining a handscroll while turning toward a karako カラ子 (Chinese boy). Behind them, a cloud motif with flying birds and a pagoda rooftop is partially inlaid with mother-of-pearl raden 螺鈿. The upper and lower bands of the panel are adorned with refined raden inlaid floral motifs, with three more flowers decorating the reverse.

Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912)
Dimensions:
Height 42.7 cm, Width 47.4 cm, Depth 17.9 cm

In very good original condition, with only minor signs of use consistent with age. The rims of the sword holder restored Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.

When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.