JAPAN - MEIJI period (1868 - 1912) Set of seven yatate : - two in patinated bronze, with handles chased with foliage scrolls, their inkwell opening with a large cover engraved with the twelve characters of the zodiac, their center opening with a cover over a compass. The large handle contains a brush. Signed Ryuundo zo. L. 19.5 and 21.5 cm. One of the compasses is missing. - one in copper, the cylindrical inkwell. L. 23.5 cm. - one in sentoku, the inkwell shaped like a flattened sphere, the handle imitating wickerwork nibbled by rats. Stamp illegible. L. 18 cm. - one in bronze with copper patina, the cylindrical inkwell closed by a lid decorated with a gourd in foliage. L. 21 cm. - one in bronze, the lid closed by a safety system decorated with the môn go-shichi no kiri. The handle inlaid with enamels forming foliage scrolls. L. 17.8 cm. Opening and closing systems to be reviewed. - one in black patinated bronze, partially inlaid with mother-of-pearl and decorated with flowers, the handle holding a brush. L 20 cm. Missing. = wear, scratches and a few knocks.