Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight Haori This type of cabinet called

This type of cabinet called a Morijang was used to store many of the household valuables and items used daily such as clothes and blanket since the 18th century

There may be some slight scuffs and dents

Stamped in copper inlay is the official indication that this is a precise measure "正"

It measures about 24" diameter (56 cm) by 18" tall (38 cm)

The spoons are attached to the heads

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight Haori This type of cabinet calledThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on one side and a shop logo on the other. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Seen in the last picture is a bar or pole scale (not included) similar to the one which would have originally been used a similar weight. Stamped in copper inlay is the official indication that this is a