Description
This antique wooden sword stand is suitable for exhibiting a Japanese sword, especially a Tachi sword, as seen in the example photos. We hope you will enjoy this item as a sword stand and also as an interior decoration in your room.
This sword stand has a refined look. This sword stand is entirely painted with lacquer.
Regarding the design, Hannya-no Men/Hannya (般若面/般若) and maples (紅葉, Momiji) are depicted. This combination motif is common in Japan.
Hannya-no Men/Hannya is a kind of Noh (能, a form of Japanese drama performed in masks and costumes), and is a mask of a vengeful spirit that expresses a woman’s jealousy and resentment. Therefore, a Hannya is a mask of a Kijo (鬼女, a monster that turned a human woman into a demon, a female demon). There are two long horns on its forehead. On the top of the head, like other female masks such as Ko-Omote (小面), the hair is drawn on the left and right, but in the case of Hannya, the hair is disheveled to express a ferocious look. Artificial eyebrows (eyebrows drawn with eyebrow ink above the original eyebrows) are drawn on the forehead. The eyes beneath the furrowed eyebrows are opened with enlarged pupils. The mouth opens wide, revealing upper and lower teeth fitted with metal fittings and two pairs of fangs. The characteristic feature of the Hannya mask is that the upper half has a sad expression with frowning eyebrows, while the lower half has a wide-open mouth expressing fierce anger. This kind of design is said to represent the dual nature of the demon woman’s heart, which is filled with anger and sadness.
The maple motif is considered to represent longevity. Maple leaves change their colors from green to yellow, orange, or red. The fall foliage is one of the charms of autumn. Due to this behavior of the color, this design represents someone who knows how to get along in the world and be happy.
*As this product is an antique, there are small scratches and dents on the wood. Please check each photo and ensure its condition.
*Please note that these replica swords are NOT included in this item.
【About us】
Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on.
【Payment method】
We accept payment through Stripe (Credit card), PayPal, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. Also, you don’t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. You may either pay in JPY, USD, AUD, CAD, EUR, CHF or GBP. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.
【Shipping duration】
We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons.
We offer Free International Shipping as long as we can ship your order by EMS. If you prefer other shipping carriers, please contact us.
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*If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.
【How to make sure the condition】
Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.
It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of antique item and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.
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https://www.samuraimuseum.jp/shop/product-category/antique/
