Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari or as an elegant interior

or as an elegant interior accent

The red lacquer surface shows age-appropriate edge wear and minor paint loss consistent with the period and use

As a whole

Fitted with cord for wall hanging

Marking = "Gumps San Francisco"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari or as an elegant interiorThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on one side. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Height = 1. 5" (5cm) Diameter = 1." (4cm) Weight = 8 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.