Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 5.2oz 1.5" Musical Instrument Documented motif—the pommel/backstrap blossom panel

Documented motif—the pommel/backstrap blossom panel corresponds to Plate 6-11

and still has some dried ink in the end of the bristles

influenced by Chinese carved lacquerware

5" (115cm)

This bell measures 2

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 5.2oz 1.5" Musical Instrument Documented motif—the pommel/backstrap blossom panelThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 1912). 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" (5cm) Diameter = 1. 5" (4cm) Weight = 5. 2 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.