Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi possibly "composed by Maochuan" (卯川句)

possibly "composed by Maochuan" (卯川句)

1930 by the great Japanese shinhanga artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 to 1950)

No chips or hairlines

Inside diameter = 12"   Inside height = 5"

It dates from the mid Showa Era

Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi possibly "composed by Maochuan" (卯川句)This is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. Along with a warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 150 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9 1 2" (24 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru