Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Tea Ceremony with 10 ryo (sannin fuchi)

with 10 ryo (sannin fuchi) stipend and aged 29 at death

He looks grumpy due to his signal minded focus

The Kamon crest is one of the many Tomoe styles that incorporates elements of the Yin-Yang symbols

initially creating small objects such as samurai sword fittings and religious artifacts

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Tea Ceremony with 10 ryo (sannin fuchi)This is an antique Japanese kiseru ()from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a silver alloy bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. It is signed by the Japanese Meiji era maker. 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 6 1 2" (16. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well