Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM Origin: Hokkaidō

Origin: Hokkaidō

A deep full-width bottom drawer

The lid panel carries an additional carved floral medallion

The art work itself measures about 45" x 16"

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM Origin: HokkaidōThis 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.