ANTIQUE JAPANESE BRONZE YATATE PORTABLE BRUSH & INK NETSUKE FOR CALLIGRAPHY

Description

T
his is a mid Meiji Era (c. 1890)
Yatate
made of bronze.
Yatate
are portable brush and ink case for calligraphy (
shodo
). The shaft held the brush and the swing open lid held a cotton saturated with sumi (ink).  All that was necessary was adding some water and using the open lid as a palate to achieve the consistency of ink wanted. The yatate also acted as a bunchin (paper weight to hold down the rolled paper used during the Edo and Meiji eras.
The hole on the underside (see picture 11) was used to attach a netsuke under ones kimono obi sash to have this brush hanging at ones side ready to write when so inspired.
Along with a warm aged patina t
his yatate remains in
very fine condition
. It measures a compact 7" long  (18 cm) by 1" wide (2.5 cm) by 1" tall (2.5 cm).
Please note:
Brush seen in various pictures not included.
You'll love it
, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Sailerking
and the
Shogun's Gallery, Portland Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 36 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.