Unique Late Edo Period Yatate Pattern - Portable Writing Kit

19th Century Yatate - Travel Writing Kit - Unique Piece.

Date: About 1850-1870 (late 19th century)
Size: About 16.5 cm × 2 cm

The Yatate were worn hanging from the Obi (belt).

This very rare and unique Yatate was made at the end of the Edo period and made from 2 beautiful Fuchi (pieces usually intended for Tsuka of Japanese swords), with patterns with gold and bronze inserts on the theme of rivers with characters at the water's edge.

The case for the brush and for the ink is made of copper coated with a real layer of silver and features several sculptures of the Moncrest (emblem) "Go-shichi no kiri". The Paulownia leaf was originally the private symbol of the Japanese imperial family, as early as the 16th century. The Toyotomi clan, led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, then adopted the Seal of Paulownia to use as their clan emblem. After the Meiji Restoration, the seal was finally adopted as the emblem of the Japanese government.

The very beautiful Ojime (pearl) is made of silver with very fine details and inlaid with semi-precious stone.

The brush is made of bamboo.

The superb Netsuke is made of deer horn (Kotsu) is of very good quality and with a magnificent carving work. Dimensions: Width 3.2 cm, Length 4.1 cm and Height 2.3 cm.