C207: Japanese Vintage Yatate, Silver Inlaid

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C207: Japanese Vintage Yatate, Silver Inlaid 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: Silver is inlaid on its lid and bottom of inkwell, and on the handle. Material: BronzeAge: MeijiLength: 7 3/4"Weight: 155g 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$10.5To Europe;SAL, AIR MAIL- Same as the above, EMS- US$13.51)As I am willing to combine the items, I can wait 10 days maximum from the first tothe last.(In case of SAL or AIR MAIL, within 2000g)2)If the buyer is from Asia, South America or Africa, please inquire me of the cost. Shiping ways: 1)"SAL" (Surface Air Lifted, arrival 15-40 days after shipment, without insurance and tracking, small packet up to 2000g)2)"AIR MAIL"(arrival 7-10 days after shipment, without insurance and tracking, small packet up to 2000g)3)"EMS"(International Express Mail Service, arrival around 5 days with insurance and tracking)4)"BOAT" (arrival 40-90 days after shipment, with insurance)*To some countries, like Germany and Canada, insurance for "BOAT" is not available. *To Israel, only EMS is available. Remark For Shipping: 1)Remark for SALAfter its arrival at the destinated air port, SAL parcel is transported on surface, tfore it takes rather long time to reach buyers in broad countries like USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, etc..T are countries w SAL is not available, like Taiwan. If it is ambiguous for the buyer, please do not pay before my sending invoice.2)InsuranceAlthough the compensation of the insurance by EMS or BOAT is limited, I will cover all with additionalinsurance charge at my cost if the purchasing amount exceeds it.In case of the shipping way without insurance, I can not regrettably take any responsibility for rare lost or breakage during transportation. I recommend buyers to upgrade SAL or AIR MAIL to Registered(shipping record &compensation up to US$50), with additional charge, US$3.5.3)HolidayI can not basically ship the item on Saturday and Sunday(Local time). Payment: PayPalIPMO(International Postal Money Order issued in USA)I can not accept Bank Money Order due to extremely expensive handling charge. Policy: Unless the buyer contacts with me over 1week after the end of auction, I will cancel the deal and contact with the bidder in the second place.I would like the buyer to fulfill the payment by PayPal within 1 week after the end of auction, that of IPMO within 2 weeks. Upon confirmation of the buyer's payment to me, I will send the item in due course. read more

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