A black-lacquer katana-kake (sword stand) with decoration of butterflies


By Umezawa Ryushin (1874-1953), Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, circa 1900-1920Comprising a lower storage section with a removable door, supporting a rack for two swords, entirely covered in black roiro lacquer, decorated with large scattered butterflies in gold, silver and coloured takamaki-e, tetsusabi-nuri and other textures, shell and coral, the metal fittings of shibuichi and silver, signed and sealed in gold lacquer on the reverse of the door Ryushin; with one wooden storage box inscribed Katana-kake Ryushin saku (Sword stand made by Ryushin). 59cm x 41.5cm x 33.5cm (23¼in x 16 3/8in x 33 x 13¼in). (3).