Object: Japanese katana-kake (sword stand) constructed using deer antler and decorated with a mon associated with the Toyotomi.

Use: A distinctive display stand intended for Japanese swords, combining the sculptural character of natural antler with samurai-associated heraldic decoration.

The Toyotomi name is inseparably associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the great unifiers of late sixteenth-century Japan. The heraldic element gives this unusual stand considerable visual presence when displayed alongside Japanese arms and armour.

Please note: Swords shown in the photographs are not included.

Condition: Please study the photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description.