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Sword Stand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sword stand with a reddish-brown color, featuring two rectangular panels side by side. Panels have rounded corners and are framed with brass. Left panel depicts two elephants, one large and one small, facing each other with their trunks touching, and adorned with ornate saddles and decorative elements. Right panel depicts a horse with a flowing mane, wearing a saddle and harness, and appears to be rearing up on its hind legs. Sword stand has two upright posts at the back, resembling tree branches or scrolls, and two curved supports at the base. The background of the image is gray. The sword stand is titled "Sword Stand" and attributed to the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood, lacquer, gold, silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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