Set of four yatate: metal alloy yatate, the inkwell lid deco - Lot 162

Lot 162
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Set of four yatate: metal alloy yatate, the inkwell lid deco - Lot 162
Set of four yatate: metal alloy yatate, the inkwell lid decorated with a crane in flight before the moon, a signature in cursive characters on the back, L. 18.8 cm; sentoku yatate with engraved flowers and swastika decoration; metal alloy yatate with inlaid sentoku decoration; metal alloy yatate with inlaid sentoku decoration, L. 18 cm. A small brush (L. 16 cm) and two small styli (L. 11.5 and 17 cm), all probably for yatate, are included. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century. At a time when it was forbidden for non-Samurai to carry a sword, some yatate were used to hide small blades for self-defense.
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