19th C. Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Yatate Inkwell with Crab, Figural Lamps Measurements: 10 3/4" long x

Measurements:  10 3/4" long x 2 1/2" at the widest point of the gilt bowl

Condition:     Very good age-related condition

This bronze seal stamp would make a lovely addition to any antique seal collection

Condition: This art nouveau shaving set is in beautiful age-related condition with minor surface

The beautiful wall pocket is delicately beaded with fine detail on the face of the piece as well as beads draping the bottom of the piece

19th C. Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Yatate Inkwell with Crab, Figural Lamps Measurements: 10 3/4" long xWe 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