Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM A deep full-width bottom drawer

A deep full-width bottom drawer

Its main purpose is to protect the hearth floor from intense heat and to provide a stable base for the kettle

The hand crafted designs are of detailed blooming lotus flowers in water motif on an unusual white background

The lid panel carries an additional carved floral medallion

The art work itself measures about 45" x 16"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2" POSIM A deep full-width bottom drawerThis 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.