Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM Its main purpose is to

Its main purpose is to protect the hearth floor from intense heat and to provide a stable base for the kettle

5" W (50 × 27 cm) each

The lid panel carries an additional carved floral medallion

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

Kannon is venerated in a wide variety of settings

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM Its main purpose is toThis 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.