A silver yatate (PORTABLE BRUSH AND INK CONTAINER)

A silver yatate (PORTABLE BRUSH AND INK CONTAINER)
By Norimasa, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The stem carved in low relief with stalks of fujibakama (hemp agrimony), kikyo (Chinese bellflowers) and nogiku (wild chrysanthemums) revealing within a removable en-suite case similarly carved with autumnal plants and flowers containing a miniature paper knife, a brush, a miniature rectangular case with divided compartments and a spoon for ink; the circular bowl carved with a simulated rattan design with a hinged cover pierced with autumnal plants and foliage; signed on the reverse of the stem in a gilt rectangular tablet Norimasa. 25cm (9 7/8in) long. (9).