Antique Japanese Meiji Era Early c1900 Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 8” Modern art The single door lifts out

The single door lifts out easily for open display

It is a tru rare beauty and in fact rather comfortable for lounging on

after multiple firings and polishing

All boxes are decorated in Makie paint with various motifs including Samurai helmets

竹形) finished in the same iron-red ground as the body — each node articulated with convincing sculptural detail

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Early c1900 Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 8” Modern art The single door lifts outThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the Meij Era (c1900). It has a metal mouth piece and 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 is still very functional. It kiseru measures 8" (20 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru remains in very good (functional) condition. There are a few minor stains