ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE Aloy & Painted BAMBOO KISERU Smoke Pipe 8" Garden is crisply rendered on both

is crisply rendered on both fukigaeshi

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In all there are 5 drawers and a cabinet with sliding doors

A refined and collectible example of contemporary Japanese lacquer art with a classical theme—display-ready and ideal for tea practitioners

ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE Aloy & Painted BAMBOO KISERU Smoke Pipe 8" Garden is crisply rendered on bothThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1880). It has a Bonze alloy hexagonal mouth piece and e bowl with a 3. 5'bamboo center decorated in painted concentric circles. This reed stalk has a knot node in its bamboo length, capped with warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 140 plus year old antique kiseru measures 8" (20. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved. This