ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE/SILVER & BAMBOO KISERU Smoke Pipe 7" Saw Size (H × W): 14

Size (H × W): 14

this chest was made in the Meiji era (1868-1912) of sugi (cryptomeria) case and interiors

sophisticated textile designs

Hasui Kawase (1883–1957) stands as a luminary within the realm of Japanese woodblock print artistry

mouth opening 7" W (18 cm)

ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE/SILVER & BAMBOO KISERU Smoke Pipe 7" Saw Size (H × W): 14This is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1880). It has a silver and wood mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. The reed stalk covered in black lacquer, along with centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 140 plus year old antique kiseru measures 7" (17. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved. This kiseru