Antique Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Yatate, MEIJI – Click Here To Discover More!

ANTIQUE JAPANESE SILVER INLAID BRONZE YATATE This is a superb example of an antique Japanese silver inlaid bronze yatate, MEIJI 1867-1912, Japan. A yatate is a traveling brush & ink holder originally used by the Samurai which later spread to the rest of Japanese society. The bronze is delicately silver inlaid with fine silver wire. The tube has a geometric cloud-band design; the lid is decorated in a floral pattern; the inkwell has cloud-band design on the sides and the bottom. The small hole accommodates a cord from which a netsuke is hung and used to hang the yatate on the belt or sash. The lid of the inkwell also opens the end of the tube which holds a brush & a small knife. The dry ink is usually held in place with saturated raw silk fibers or cotton. When needed a water soaked brush was used to dissolve the ink on the surface fibers in the inkwell. The bottom portion of the tube is engraved with a band of beautiful calligraphy. If anyone can read this please email the translation. The yatate is in great condition with some minor scratches and polished abrasion points, all commensurate with its age. … …………………………………… e-mail: fil347@att.net Check out my other items – opens in a new window or tab! Be sure to add me to your favorites list – opens in a new window or tab! International buyers are responsible for knowing their own customs & importation rules with respect to the item(s) being purchased and pay for the customs fees imposed. All invoices will show the full purchase price of the item(s) being shipped.

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