Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 8lbs Weight 4.5" Clock This chest has all its

This chest has all its 140 year old deep rich patina

The now inked string is pulled taught and snapped and reeled back in

Engraved with the sword smiths mei near the nakakgo hitsu ana

Each measures 4" in diameter by 3" tall (18 x 7

Wada Sanzō (1883–1967) — Fortune Teller (占い師

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 8lbs Weight 4.5" Clock This chest has all itsThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Edo Era (c1800 1860). It has Japanese writing on one side stating the quality of the item and a decorative plum blossom motif. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Stamped in copper alloy inlay is the official indication that this is a precise measure "" Markings "" (Mie prefecture in central Japan) Height = 4. 5" (11. 5cm)