Antique Japanese Lacquer Tachi Sword Stand | Spiral Shell Maki-e Landscape | Edo–Meiji Period | 64cm

Antique Japanese Lacquer Tachi Sword Stand

This refined Japanese sword stand was created for the formal display of a tachi, the long sword traditionally worn edge-down by mounted samurai. Executed in deep lacquer and embellished with spiral shell-style maki-e, the surface unfolds as a landscape composition—layered terrain, foliage, and rhythmic forms rendered with confident decorative control.

The spiral shell technique creates a subtle play of light and texture, elevating the stand beyond functional hardware into the realm of pictorial lacquer art. Landscape imagery of this type reflects cultivated taste, referencing harmony between human presence and nature, a favored theme in late Edo to Meiji decorative objects.

Structurally, the stand presents an elegant vertical line: a tall upright terminating in a crossbar designed to support a mounted tachi securely, rising from a broad base that anchors the visual weight of the composition. Decorative coverage across both base and upright confirms that this piece was conceived as display furniture rather than storage.

Age-related wear is present and consistent with an antique lacquer object. These signs of time should be read as part of the stand’s historical life, enhancing rather than diminishing its character.

For collectors, this example occupies a high register of decorative arms furniture—equally compelling as a standalone lacquer artwork or as a dramatic stage for a mounted blade.

OBJECT DETAILS

Object Type: Tachi sword display stand
Material: Lacquered wood (urushi finish)
Decoration: Spiral shell-style maki-e landscape
Origin: Japan (found in Japan)
Estimated Period: Edo to Meiji period (as represented)
Condition: Wear consistent with age

Dimensions (as provided):
Height: approx. 64 cm
Width: approx. 20.5 cm
Depth: approx. 26 cm

CONFIDENCE & VERIFICATION NOTES

Dating and technique are assessed from visible lacquer finish, decorative approach, and construction form. No maker inscription or documented provenance is provided.

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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