Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 8.5oz Weight 2" Kyodai 竹形) is modeled with characteristic

竹形) is modeled with characteristic joint detail and finished in iron-red with gold-green highlights

Rather than appearing menacing

This is a vintage Japanese Sokogawara (底瓦) used in traditional tea ceremony

and the triumph of good over evil

Flowers in earthy tones with yellows

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 8.5oz Weight 2" Kyodai 竹形) is modeled with characteristicThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Edo Era (c1800 1860). It has Japanese writing on one side and a shop logo on the other. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Height = 1. 5" Diameter = 1. 25" Weight = 8. 5 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.