Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 4.5"

This 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 precise measure "正"

Markings  "秤量拾貮貫"

Height = 4.5" (11.5cm)

Diameter = 3.5" (9cm)

Weight = 8lbs 4oz

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

Please note: The bar scale seen in the last picture is NOT included in this listing.