Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Era (1800-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 6.5lbs 4.5" Rug 5"H Top = 24"H

5"H Top = 24"H

This 150 plus year old antique kiseru measures 6 1/2" (16

Colors retain good intensity particularly in the soldier figures and foliage

reflecting the view that life requires rules and order

adding a touch of authenticity to your tobacco ritual

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Era (1800-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 6.5lbs 4.5" Rug 5"H Top = 24"HThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Edo to Meiji Era (1800 1912). It has Japanese writing on one side. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Decorated with an Phoenix motif. Height = 4 1 2" (11. 5cm) Diameter = 3 3 8" (8. 5cm) Weight = 6lb 9. 5oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.