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Source Description
A yatate is a portable writing set that provides a case for ink and a shaft for a brush. This set also includes a letter opener in addition to a compass, a sundial, and a calendar—all of these parts are conveniently hidden under the rabbit’s head. People carried portable writing sets while traveling or on an outing, in case they were inspired to compose a letter, poem, or calligraphy.
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Document identity
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31314
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Portable Writing Set (Yatate) with Rabbit’s Head
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title
Portable Writing Set (Yatate) with Rabbit’s Head
description
A yatate is a portable writing set that provides a case for ink and a shaft for a brush. This set also includes a letter opener in addition to a compass, a sundial, and a calendar—all of these parts are conveniently hidden under the rabbit’s head. People carried portable writing sets while traveling or on an outing, in case they were inspired to compose a letter, poem, or calligraphy.
date
19th century (Meiji period (1868-1912))
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en
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yatate
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cm
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3.8
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3.2
depth
18.4
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 1/2 x W: 1 1/4 x L: 7 1/4 in. (3.81 x 3.18 x 18.42 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
[Signature] Jokatsusai Yasukazu or Hoichi
dynasty
Meiji period (1868-1912)
med
silver, gold
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35324
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none
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2759
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