Mark in the Xuande years of the Great Ming 大明宣徳年製 - Very rare writing implement from the Edo period, the Yatate 矢立 a lion and ancient people carved into - Calligraphy pen

This is a large-sized Yatate 矢立 from the Edo period, approximately 200 to 250 years ago.
This is engraved with the words "Da Ming Xuande 大明宣徳".
The ink holder at the tip is square.
Both sides are carved with ancient people, pier and trees.
The top lid is carved with a lion.
It also has impressive legs with lion faces.
And what's particularly interesting is the inlay that resembles a family crest on the handle.
As it is an old item, it is worn but in relatively good condition.
You can insert a brush by opening the top lid, but brushes are not included.
I have seen many Yatate, but this one is so gorgeous when you look at the workmanship and inlay. I think it is a very rare Yatate.

A yatate is a portable writing tool that holds a brush and an ink bottle, and was used from the Edo period to the Taisho period. 

[Characteristics]
In the Kamakura period, when writing on the battlefield, a small inkstone and brush were carried in a yatate.
The ink bottle was filled with mugwort to prevent the ink from spilling.
The shapes included a fan-shaped, ladle-shaped, and inro-shaped ink bottles.
The materials used included metal, ceramic, bamboo, and wood.

[How to use]
The lid of the ink bottle was opened, the ink was soaked into cotton, and the ink was hung from the obi with a string using a netsuke.

"Made in the Xuande year of the Great Ming Dynasty" refers to an inscription on a bronze vessel made by imperial decree during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435), specifically in 1428.

Height 14.3 cm
Width 42.5 cm
Depth 10.0 cm
Weight 1300 g

Condition:
The condition is generally good. As it is an old item, there are scratches, stains, scratches, discoloration, peeling, wear, etc. Please take a look at the many photos we have posted.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
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