Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Soroban/Abacus This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese lacquer box in red and black with hand painted pine needle decorations

Often these received a lot of wear and holes are patched and reinforced with additional backing materials of cotton

These hashioki were made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability

Each originally labeled and named

Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Soroban/Abacus This is a vintage JapaneseThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. Along with a warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 150 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9 1 2" (24 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru