A black lacquer wooden upright katana sword stand 太刀掛 (tachi’kake) adorned with inlays of shiny white mother-of-pearl 青貝 (aogai), showing a figure looking back to mountains and a pagoda in the distance. The stand features a rectangular base with rounded corners and raised by four low bracket feet, an elegantly arched column supported by undulating brackets, and a heart-shaped top to securely display the sword. Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912-1926). Dimensions: Height 67 cm, Width 19 cm, Depth 27 cm. The stand is in a good condition, showing some traces of wear consistent with its age. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.