Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi Inside diameter = 12" Inside

Inside diameter = 12"   Inside height = 5"

Its size makes it the perfect sake cup for sipping your evening sake or a very elegant way to sip your evening cordial

and the spring alpine scene — snow still on the peaks

It dates from the mid Showa Era

This carving measures 15

Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi Inside diameter = 12" InsideThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. Along with a warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 150 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9 1 2" (24 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru