ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE/SILVER & BAMBOO KISERU Smoke Pipe 7" Saw This is an antique Japanese

This is an antique Japanese late Taisho Era (c

The underside of the lid is finished in red lacquer

mouth opening 7" W (18 cm)

This design shows a samurai emerging from a temple doorway into a snowy courtyard

symbolizing spiritual illumination and the granting of prayers

ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE/SILVER & BAMBOO KISERU Smoke Pipe 7" Saw This is an antique JapaneseThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1880). It has a silver and wood mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. The reed stalk covered in black lacquer, along with centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 140 plus year old antique kiseru measures 7" (17. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved. This kiseru