Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Ranma The glaze is a pale

The glaze is a pale bluish white with soft pooling around brushstrokes

All the hardware is hand forged iron in a Kakute (square) shape with the burnt lacquer finish

The design is executed in sharp relief

Toyama pattern (distant mountain)

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Ranma The glaze is a paleThis 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