D012: Japanese Old Yatate, Silver Inlaid, With Seal
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D012: Japanese Old Yatate, Silver Inlaid, With Seal Message: Thank you very much for watching my auction! The 3rd of February is "Setsubun" which nominaly means the border of season.T are unique customs for Japanese to scatter roast soy beans on the day.They scatter beans with call, "Fuku Wa Uchi!"(Welcome Lucky God!)and "Oni Wa Soto!"(Leave , Devil!). After the event, they eat the same number ofbeans as his or her age because it has been believed to bring them stable health.*Japanese archaism for February-Kisaragi*Representative flowers February in Japan- Plum 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 skillfully inlaid on its lid and bottom of inkwell and handle. Beautiful pattern is engraved on the both inkwell sides.Material: Bronze, seal-bambooAge: Taisho or early ShowaYatate Length: 7"Yatate Weight: 125g 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$3.50, AIR MAIL- US$5.50, EMS- US$11To Europe;SAL, AIR MAIL-
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