Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Iron Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 15.8oz. 2" Carving the Natsume itself is signed

the Natsume itself is signed on the botom

A vintage Japanese side-handle kyusu offered specifically for kintsugi restoration and study

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic Hakata doll hand painted all over

Their strong sculptural presence and expressive faces lend them striking display power

the blade is 5 1/2" (14cm) wide and the red oak handle is 23" (59cm) long but may need to be replaced

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Iron Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 15.8oz. 2" Carving the Natsume itself is signedThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on two sides. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Iron Height = 2." (5cm) Diameter = 1. 5" (4cm) Weight = 15. 8 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.