Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 5.2oz 1.5" Musical Instrument It is 19" long by

It is 19" long by about 1

The signature is boldly placed on the tang (nakago)

entirely in keeping with the documentary spirit of the series

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

5" (115cm)

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 5.2oz 1.5" Musical Instrument It is 19" long byThis 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.