Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari The red lacquer surface shows

The red lacquer surface shows age-appropriate edge wear and minor paint loss consistent with the period and use

Marking = "Gumps San Francisco"

given name Tokusaburō) was born in Edo in 1857 to a modest greengrocer’s family

Fitted with cord for wall hanging

resilience

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Bronze Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 8oz. 1.5" Imari The red lacquer surface showsThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on one side. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Height = 1. 5" (5cm) Diameter = 1." (4cm) Weight = 8 oz With exception to some blemishes and oxidation it has a nice aged patina, it remains in very good functional condition.