Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 5lbs Text When a Chashaku is of

When a Chashaku is of fine workmanship then it is signed by the craftsmen on the presentation box or storage tube

with exception to a few lost finger tips (see picture 4) she remains in good condition

This measures 14" wide by 18

This is a giclée print

often used in the practice of Japanese tea ceremony

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 5lbs Text When a Chashaku is ofThis 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