Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari Together they form one of

Together they form one of the classic auspicious pairings of the Chinese decorative vocabulary

Fitted with cord for wall hanging

As a whole

or as an elegant interior accent

Marking = "Gumps San Francisco"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari Together they form one ofThis 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.