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Antique Japanese Copper Inkwell and Brush Holder

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:80.00 - 100.00 USD
Antique Japanese Copper Inkwell and Brush Holder
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Antique Japanese Copper and Bronze Yatate Inkwell & Brush holder, measures 11''L x 3''H, This is an old hand crafted Japanese Yatate of a gourd vine. It is made of beautifully aged copper and bronze work with good patina, It is all metal except the string. The copper inkwell is decorated with a gourd and a rope tied around it. It is hinged on top. The gourd vine follows down the length of the wooden brush holder adorned on the top with a copper and bronze gourd vine. The inkwell is the same on all sides. Despite the age it is in very good condition, all pieces moving and usable.