C105: Japanese Vintage Yatate, Silver Inlaid

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C105: Japanese Vintage Yatate, Silver Inlaid Message: Thank you very much for watching my auction! In this season, many Japanese enjoy "Hanami", the party underthe cherry blossomes in full bloom. We drink sake, enjoy dishes,and sing songs, etc. Japanese have loved the flowersince old age, because its behaviour, which burst into bloom andfall, fits Japanese mentality, in addition to its beauty.Its high season is different from area to area, the mid of March in southern Japan to the beginning of May in Hokkaido.*Japanese archaism for April- Uzuki*Representative flowers in Japan in April- Cherry Description: Introduction: Yatate is the handy writing tool which consists of inkwell and brush storagein handle. Yatate was used by author, painter, officer, merchant, carpenter, etc., who needed to write something outdoor in Japanese old days. Its design varies widely.Design: Geometoric lined design by inlaid silver is worked on its surface, lid top, bottom ofinkwell and handle. Material: BronzeAge: Late Edo or MeijiLength: 7"Weight: 93g Condition: Good for its age, but dents are observed on the side of handle. Reference: *Japanese peculiar age classification ;Edo: 1603-1867, Meiji: 1868-1911, Taisho: 1912-1926, Showa: 1926-1988, Heisei: 1989- Shipment: To USA, Canada, Oceania and Middle East;SAL- US$3.5, AIR MAIL- US$5.5, EMS- US$11To Europe;SAL, read more