Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance 10.6oz 2"

This is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the 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.

Height = 2"

Diameter = 1.5"

Weight = 10.6 oz

With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.