Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Ranma A katsuraya serving that tradition

A katsuraya serving that tradition would have been a specialist supplier to theatrical establishments

作 (saku): “Made by”

The Koi fish

Toyama pattern (distant mountain)

Includes stopper but is missing the spoon

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Ranma A katsuraya serving that traditionThis is an antique Japanese kiseru ()from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a silver alloy bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. It is signed by the Japanese Meiji era maker. 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 6 1 2" (16. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well