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Sword Stand (<i>Katana Kake</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sword stand with a golden-brown finish. Two upright posts resembling tree branches, each with two notches. A horizontal base with a wavy bottom edge. The base features an inlaid design with a landscape scene. The scene depicts a building and a body of water. The stand has four cylindrical feet. Background is gray. Title is "Sword Stand" and also referred to as "Katana Kake". Artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood, lacquer
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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