Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Era (1800-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 3lbs 2.5" Haribako This rectangular plate measures 10

This rectangular plate measures 10 1/4" long 9 1/4 by 1 3/4" tall (26 x 23

It measures 5" in diameter by 4" tall (10 cm)

Reverse shows clear attachment structure for sword mounting

The spider’s web and the fleeting dragonfly are classical imagery for autumn — a season of both reflection and quiet power

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Era (1800-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 3lbs 2.5" Haribako This rectangular plate measures 10This is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Edo to Meiji Era (1800 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. Decorated with an Phoenix motif. Height = 3. 75" (9. 5cm) Diameter = 2. 5" (6. 5cm) Weight = 3lb 4. 6oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.