Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi Inside diameter = 12" Inside

Inside diameter = 12"   Inside height = 5"

No chips or hairlines

It dates from the mid Showa Era

A beautiful limited edition printed created by the artist Caroline Young in the 1990's titled "Beauty of the Ages"

Its size makes it the perfect sake cup for sipping your evening sake or a very elegant way to sip your evening cordial

Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi Inside diameter = 12" InsideThis 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