Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight Original A sculptured pine tree sits

A sculptured pine tree sits in the foreground as a tall mountain floats above

Blade length: 5 1/2" (14cm)

and navy blue that are applied to the bold and daring lines

This is done in a distinct stencil print of the late 1800's

This is a vintage Japanese ikebana flower/bonsai stand called a Kadai 花台

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight Original A sculptured pine tree sitsThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on one side and a shop logo on the other. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Seen in the last picture is a bar or pole scale (not included) similar to the one which would have originally been used a similar weight. Stamped in copper inlay is the official indication that this is a