C157: Vintage Yatate, Silver Inlaid, With Inkpad Case

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C157: Vintage Yatate, Silver Inlaid, With Inkpad Case Message: Thank you very much for watching my auction! May is generally the most comfortable month in Japan, not cold, not hot, also not humid.Many Japanese enjoy various outdoor activities in May. 5th is the boys'day. Japanese families who have boys celebratetheir growth, raising large banner shaped after couple carpin front of their house.*Japanese archaism for May- Satsuki*Representative flowers in May in Japan- Iris, azalea, wisteria 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: Silver is inlaid on its lid and bottom of inkwell, and on the handle. Small roundcase is attached, maybe for ink pad of seal.Material: BronzeAge: MeijiLength: 6 1/2"Weight: 110g Condition: Good for its age 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, AIR MAIL- Same as the above, EMS- US$141)As I am willing to combine the items, I can wait 10 days maximum from the first tothe last. read more