Katanakake

Sword stand

Wood and urushi lacquer 

Edo period (1615 - 1867)

58 by 38 cm

This wooden sword stand is decorated with a fine design representing Karakusa ('Chinese grasses') on a ro-iro (Black) ground.

On this page is a comprehensive glossary of common terms related to samurai armor.

Katanakake in for sale. Price on application: alt-1488