Antique Japanese Lacquer Tachi Sword Stand | Maki-e Floral Motifs | Pear-Skin Ground | Edo–Meiji Decorative Arms Display

Antique Japanese Lacquer Tachi Sword Stand

This Japanese sword stand was designed for the display of a tachi-style blade, executed in traditional lacquer with gold maki-e decoration over a pear-skin ground. The surface is adorned with classical seasonal florals including peony, tachibana citrus, water narcissus, and plum blossom, arranged within a disciplined geometric field.

In historical settings, sword stands functioned as both practical supports and symbolic furnishings. The tachi, worn edge-down, required a dedicated display form that respected balance and curvature. This stand fulfills that role while elevating the sword into the realm of decorative art.

The lacquer surface exhibits natural age wear, light rubbing, and areas of thinning consistent with long-term use. These characteristics confirm authenticity and contribute to the object’s historical presence. The sword cradle section is detachable, reflecting thoughtful construction and traditional joinery practices.

This piece is suitable for collectors of samurai culture, Japanese lacquerware, or interior display objects seeking an authentic period accent with cultural depth.

OBJECT DETAILS
Object Type: Tachi sword display stand
Material: Lacquered wood with gold maki-e
Decoration: Seasonal floral motifs and geometric ground
Construction: Detachable cradle and base
Origin: Japan (found in Japan)
Estimated Period: Late Edo to Meiji period
Condition: Visible age wear, surface rubbing, lacquer thinning consistent with age

Dimensions:
Approximate height: 64.8 cm
Base width: 28 x 26.4 cm

CONFIDENCE & VERIFICATION NOTES
Attribution and dating are based on construction style, lacquer technique, and decorative motifs. Exact workshop origin is unrecorded. This assessment reflects informed specialist judgment rather than documented provenance.

Authenticity & Stewardship

Evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:

• Material, carving, and surface-study comparison
• Iconographic and stylistic verification
• Condition and stability review (surface integrity)
• Construction assessment and handling-risk evaluation

Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.

A Note on Stewardship and Collecting

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A Closing Note

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