Antique Meiji Era c1890's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru 煙管 Good Draw 8.5" Embroidery A great size for serving

A great size for serving something very special

Japanese Accents In Western Interiors

it remains in very fine condition

This vase was used in a tokonoma (alcove in a traditional Japanese home) to display flowers

The fabric has an almost metallic sheen to it

Antique Meiji Era c1890's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru 煙管 Good Draw 8.5" Embroidery A great size for servingThis 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. 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 8 1 2" (21. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina,