Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Era (1800-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 3lbs 2.5" Haribako the chest retains all its

the chest retains all its original hand-forged iron hardware

Reverse shows clear attachment structure for sword mounting

It measures 5" in diameter by 4" tall (10 cm)

Along with a century old warm patina this suzuribako tansu re chest remains in fine original antique condition

The Hōju-no-Tama or “Sacred Jewel” is a traditional Buddhist emblem symbolizing enlightenment

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Era (1800-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 3lbs 2.5" Haribako the chest retains all itsThis 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 = 3. 75" (9. 5cm) Diameter = 2. 5" (6. 5cm) Weight = 3lb 4. 6oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.