{"product_id":"1900s-antique-japanese-yatate-bronze-silver-portable-ink-tool","title":"1900s Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze \u0026 Silver Portable Ink Tool","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eOwn a rare piece of Japanese writing history with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eauthentic antique Yatate (portable ink tool) from the early 1900s\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from bronze with \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"570\"\u003epure silver detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e and signed by the maker \u003cem data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eKato\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eA Yatate is a compact, all-in-one writing instrument traditionally used in Japan before modern pens. Designed for portability, it allowed travelers, merchants, scholars, and samurai to carry ink and a writing brush conveniently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"121syax\" data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🖋️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eFunction \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eThis Yatate features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jy3j4o\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"924\"\u003ebuilt-in ink compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally filled with ink-soaked cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qikt7g\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003ehollow tube for storing a brush\u003c\/strong\u003e (brush not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eMade from durable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003ebronze with refined silver accents\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reflects both practical craftsmanship and artistic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16y3xsk\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🏯 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eThe name “Yatate” originates from the Kamakura period, when portable inkstones were carried in quivers (\u003cem data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eebira\u003c\/em\u003e) for battlefield communication, known as \u003cem data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eYatate-no Suzuri\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eBy the early 1900s, Yatate evolved into elegant everyday tools, combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003efunction, mobility, and traditional design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mrm7mw\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mxz0mk\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eSigned by maker “Kato”\u003c\/strong\u003e (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4k2m18\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eSourced from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eJapan Government Auction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7s7zdl\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eGenuine antique with strong collector value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"435uq6\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e✅ Authentic early 1900s Japanese Yatate\u003cbr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e✅ Crafted from bronze with pure silver detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e✅ Signed by maker “Kato”\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e✅ Portable traditional calligraphy tool\u003cbr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e✅ Integrated ink holder and brush tube\u003cbr data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e✅ Strong historical and cultural significance\u003cbr data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e✅ Sourced from Japan Government Auction\u003cbr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e✅ Rare and collectible item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jvid9a\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e✅ Type: Yatate (portable ink tool)\u003cbr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e✅ Era: Early 1900s\u003cbr data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e✅ Materials: Bronze with silver detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e✅ Function: Ink holder + brush storage\u003cbr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e✅ Signature: Kato (see photos)\u003cbr data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e✅ Origin: Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e✅ Condition: Antique with natural patina and age wear\u003cbr data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e✅ Note: Brush not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13t1wj\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eCondition Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eThis is an antique item and shows signs of age, including patina, minor wear, and surface marks consistent with its era. 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