Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Doll Kiri case and interior (Paulownia)

Kiri case and interior (Paulownia)

Width = 16"

white and with red crests

🎨 **Decoration:** Adorned with exquisite rings and delicately hand-painted pines on one side and bamboo on the other

Weight = 31lbs

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Doll Kiri case and interior (Paulownia)This is an antique Japanese kiseru ()from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a silver alloy bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. It is signed by the Japanese Meiji era maker. 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 6 1 2" (16. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well