Tachi Stand From Aoi Art

[Loco Al]

This unsigned Meiji period stand was up for "auction" recently on Aoi Art. I was the second early bidder, but new bidders pushed the price up considerably a day or two before the close. Had to have it though. At least the shipping was included. 

 

Not in perfect condition, but that was apparent from the photos that Aoi Art showed on their website. After all, it's an old antique and imperfection might be expected (as with old swords, I am told). There are some dings on the base, there is a good scratch on the back of the upright pole, and the "pole" is a tad loose in the base. Nothing that can't be fixed, but I think that I will just leave it as is.

 

It was shipped EMS, and I had it within five days (over the weekend). It was very well packaged in a kiri box. Aoi Art kept me well informed with emails.

 

Included some photos with a koshirae in place (even if the wrong way round).

 

 

Alan

 

 

 

 

[b.hennick]

Hi Alan:

Good quality lacquer. I like the design. I must have missed it on Aoi Arts. Congrats to you.

[SAS]

Lovely theme.

[Jean]

Very good Alan. Now, one thing remains to add: a Tachi koshirae