ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (c1880) JAPANESE BRONZE/SILVER & BAMBOO KISERU

This is an antique Japanese kiseru (煙管) from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1880).  It has a silver and wood mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It comes with its own brown felt, silk lined bag in perfect condition. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw.  The reed stalk along with a warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional.  

This 140 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9" (20 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru remains in very good (functional) condition.  There are a few minor stains on the  stalk and mouth pieces from regular use. A nice, compact, very functional antique kiseru.  22J0349