Antique Japanese Lacquer Tachi Sword Stand | Kamon Crests | Edo–Meiji Period Samurai Display

Antique Japanese Lacquer Tachi Sword Stand

A period Japanese tachi sword stand in lacquer, decorated with kamon crests representing family identity and samurai heritage. The restrained heraldic design emphasizes lineage over narrative ornament, aligning with formal interior display traditions.

This Japanese sword stand was produced for the display of a tachi, the long sword traditionally worn edge-down by mounted samurai. Finished in dark lacquer and decorated with repeating kamon family crests, the stand presents a restrained yet authoritative presence associated with lineage and house identity.

Kamon motifs served as visual markers of clan affiliation and personal heritage. Their repetition across the base transforms the stand into more than a utilitarian object—it becomes a symbolic platform affirming continuity, loyalty, and status within samurai culture.

The tall arched support and circular base provide stable balance for a mounted blade. Decorative restraint, rather than pictorial storytelling, defines this example, suggesting use in a formal interior where heraldic clarity was preferred over narrative ornament.

Surface wear, scratches, and patina are consistent with age and handling. These characteristics reinforce authenticity as a historical decorative furnishing rather than a modern reproduction.

OBJECT DETAILS

Object Type: Tachi sword display stand
Material: Lacquered wood
Decoration: Kamon family crests
Origin: Japan (found in Japan)
Estimated Period: Late Edo to Meiji period
Condition: Wear, scratches, and patina consistent with age

Dimensions (as provided):
Height: approx. 65 cm
Width: approx. 28 cm
Depth: approx. 26 cm

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™.

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