Description
This wooden sword stand is ideal for displaying a katana or a daisho set (katana and wakizashi).This wooden sword stand is suitable for exhibiting a Katana sword. As seen in the example pictures, you could also display a Daisho (Katana & Wakizashi) set. You could enjoy this item as a sword stand or interior decoration in your room.
One side features motifs of butterflies (cho, 蝶) and gourds (hyotan, 瓢箪), while the other is decorated with the family crest Kikusui-mon (菊水紋).
Butterflies symbolize beauty, transformation, and rebirth. Gourds are long-standing auspicious symbols associated with prosperity, good fortune, protection from illness, and warding off evil. These motifs are often paired together in Japanese art and decorative craftwork. The combination is especially well-known through Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s “Sennari Hyōtan” and “Mubyōtan”, and the image of butterflies gathering around gourds represents abundance and auspicious fortune.
The reverse side shows the Kikusui-mon, a crest depicting chrysanthemum flowers floating on running water. This emblem has been regarded as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, originating from an ancient Chinese legend in which one could prolong life by drinking water that had flowed through a field of chrysanthemums. Because of this association, the design came to be treated as an auspicious motif in Japan as well.
The use of the Kikusui pattern is believed to have begun in the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Its elegant combination of chrysanthemum blossoms and flowing water conveys both refinement and deep symbolic meaning.
*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 Display 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.
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.
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