C204: Japanese Old Yatate, Shamisen
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C204: Japanese Old Yatate, Shamisen Message: Thank you very much for watching my auction! I have reduced the shipping cost as of 6/1/2007, for instrance,EMS to USA, (300g) US$11 →US$10.5, (2000g) US$37 →US$35, (5000g) US$76→US$71SAL to USA(2000g) US$19 →US$18, AIR MAIL to USA(2000g) US$25 →US$24*SAL and AIR MAIL in small weight is almost same.June is the unpleasant rainy month in Japan other than Hokkaido. Our rainy season, so called Tsuyu, continues till the beginning of July, however, it is indispensable for the growth of crops especially for rice, our staple diet. *Japanese archaism for June- Minazuki (Nominally it means "waterless month". Mysteriousexpression!)*Representative flowers in June in Japan- Iris, Hydrangea 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: It is nicely shaped after Japanese three-stringed musical instrument, Shamisen.The bottom of inkwell is silver. It might be for female considering its size and motif. Rare one!Material: Copper, silverAge: MeijiLength: 7"Weight: 58g Condition: Good for its age. Reference: *Japanese peculiar age classification ;Edo: 1603-1867, Meiji: 1868-1
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