Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Iron Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 1lb 5oz. 2.5" Makie A key is included for

A key is included for the operable drawer locks

the surface decorated in a woven basketry motif

Inlays and relief elements remain intact

such finely finished jingasa served chiefly as status display rather than battlefield protection

5 x 4 cm) and remain in very good condition

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Iron Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 1lb 5oz. 2.5" Makie A key is included forThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on two sides. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Iron Height = 2. 5" (5cm) Diameter = 1." (4cm) Weight = 8 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.