Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Soroban/Abacus This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese lacquer box in red and black with hand painted pine needle decorations

With all levels stacked it measures 9" tall by 6" in diameter (23 x 15cm)

with the exception of some sun bleaching and minor dents

Often these received a lot of wear and holes are patched and reinforced with additional backing materials of cotton

Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Soroban/Abacus This is a vintage JapaneseThis 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