【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This rare wooden sword stand is intricately hand-carved in the form of the distinctive helmet and facial armour associated with the legendary samurai lord Kato Kiyomasa. It is designed to hold two swords and features genuine deer antlers, adding to its striking presence. Kato Kiyomasa (1562–1611) was a fearless daimyō who served Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Azuchi–Momoyama and early Edo periods. Standing nearly 190 cm tall, he was famed for his imposing appearance on the battlefield, often wearing his iconic tall, conical helmet known as a naga-eboshi-style kabuto. This helmet’s elongated shape and painted red sun disc symbol at the front made it instantly recognisable and symbolised both authority and divine protection. The carved wooden structure faithfully reproduces this form, including the mask section (mempō), which is rarely found on such decorative stands. Real deer fur remains at the base of the antlers, enhancing the lifelike effect. The surface shows signs of age, including scuffs, discolouration, dust, stains, and surface wear. There is flaking and cracking of the painted layer, small holes, a prominent vertical crack along the front centre with several smaller cracks below it, and a large split running from the top toward the back, with additional cracks underneath. The antlers are securely attached, though the left one shows slight movement. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 48 cm W 34.4 cm D 33 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!