Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Tea Ceremony He looks grumpy due to

He looks grumpy due to his signal minded focus

technical excellence

with 10 ryo (sannin fuchi) stipend and aged 29 at death

Overall length: 11

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Bronze Kiseru w/ Case & Pouch Tea Ceremony He looks grumpy due toThis 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