Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari Together they form one of

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Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari Together they form one ofThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on one side. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Height = 1. 5" (5cm) Diameter = 1." (4cm) Weight = 8 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.