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Bronze yatate, portable writing set for ink and brush, frog on inkwell, antique, Japan

Bronze yatate, portable writing set for ink and brush, frog on inkwell, antique, Japan

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Yatate, portable writing set that can be worn from the sash of the male Japanese dress. Or it can be held or carried in the hand. On the cover of the inkwell sits a frog.

Cast yellow bronze with beautiful, deep brown patina. The hollow and open work stem (for holding the brush) has a slightly curved tip. From the loop in at the underside near the inkwell, a pouch could be hung.

Japan, Meiji era, early 20th century.

L 6.25; H 1.5 in.

Excellent condition

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