Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight Charger This instrument stand has been

This instrument stand has been well cared for and with the exception of a few minor dents and scuffs and a warm aged patina

All the calligraphy is hand written

Diameter = 3" (7

These plates remain in very good condition

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Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight Charger This instrument stand has beenThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late 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. Seen in the last picture is a bar or pole scale (not included) similar to the one which would have originally been used a similar weight. Stamped in copper inlay is the official indication that this is a