Description
This antique wooden sword stand is suitable for exhibiting a Japanese sword, especially a Tachi sword, as seen in the example photos. Also, this sword stand is entirely painted with lacquer, and each motif is elegantly expressed with a traditional Japanese craft method, Makie (蒔絵) technique. The Makie is a typical Japanese lacquer art technique developed uniquely in Japan for about 1,200 years. Firstly, it needs to draw a picture with lacquer on the surface with a thin brush. Next, sprinkle the gold powder from above to show the pattern before the lacquer hardens. This technique makes a gorgeous and elegant look to works.
The design features a pair of pheasants beneath cascading branches of shidare-zakura (枝垂桜, weeping cherry blossoms), rendered in fine gold maki-e. In Japanese art, pheasants are often associated with elegance, vigilance, and auspicious fortune, and are considered messengers of the gods in Shinto belief. The pairing of a male and female pheasant can also symbolize harmony, marital fidelity, and prosperity. The weeping cherry, with its gracefully drooping blossoms, embodies fleeting beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and renewal with the arrival of spring. Below, raden (螺鈿, mother-of-pearl inlay) is used to depict stones along the water’s edge, its iridescent surface capturing the shimmer of light and adding depth to the scene. Together, these motifs weave themes of beauty, harmony, and good fortune into an elegant expression of seasonal and cultural symbolism.
*As this product is an antique, there are small scratches and dents on the wood. Please check each photo and ensure its condition.
【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.
We will inform you of the order’s tracking number via email. Please make sure you fill out your valid email address correctly.
*If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.
【Antique Japanese item and Export process】
After receiving the full payment from you, we will apply for its export permit from the Board of Education to legally export the item to other countries. It normally takes around 2 to 4 weeks to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least 1.0 – 1.5 months for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered.
【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/
