19th C. Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Yatate Inkwell with Crab, Figural collectibles 75" in diameter at base

75" in diameter at base

Good Clean Condition

pencil and ink drawings

Some missing stitching on the bottom of the bag

19th C. Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Yatate Inkwell with Crab, Figural collectibles 75" in diameter at baseWe are offering a wonderful bronze brush holder inkwell known as a Yatate, dated circa 1860's 1880's. This beautiful Meiji period piece stands out for it's unique figural design of the crab that adorns the hinged lid of the inkwell. It has really nice patina, and would be a great addition to anyone collection of Japanese antiquities. Yatate literally means "quiver". The name comes from the practice of early bushi who kept ink stones inside their