Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 8.5oz Weight 2"

This is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Edo Era (c1800-1860). 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 = 1.5"

Diameter = 1.25"

Weight = 8.5 oz

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