Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari or as an elegant interior

or as an elegant interior accent

As a whole

Kasuri is a Japanese weaving technique that involves partially dyeing threads before weaving them together to create patterns and images in the fabric

A great container for plants and flowers

The various sized drawers were custom made to hold various tools of ones trade

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari or as an elegant interiorThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 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. Height = 1. 5" (5cm) Diameter = 1." (4cm) Weight = 8 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.