ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE/SILVER & BAMBOO KISERU Japanese with delicate wire partitions

with delicate wire partitions

yet well loved

1930's) (sewing box) with an arrangement of three exterior drawers

it remains in fine antique condition

ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE/SILVER & BAMBOO KISERU Japanese with delicate wire partitionsThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1880). It has a silver and wood mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It comes with its own brown felt, silk lined bag in perfect condition. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. The reed stalk along with a warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 140 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9" (20 cm) long. It