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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
Museum record:
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