Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM A deep full-width bottom drawer

A deep full-width bottom drawer

Origin: Hokkaidō

A blue-and-white oval signature plaque is applied to the lower body

It has been cared for and kept dust free by its caretakers for over 50 years

The art work itself measures about 45" x 16"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM A deep full-width bottom drawerThis 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 = 2" Diameter = 1. 5" Weight = 10. 6 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.