Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi It was used for precise

It was used for precise paring and finishing of many kinds of wood joinery

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

This carving measures 15

1930 by the great Japanese shinhanga artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 to 1950)

Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Shakuhachi It was used for preciseThis 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