Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Soroban/Abacus We received this statue from

We received this statue from a collector who had been acquiring them for two generations

There are numerous lock plates but the locks have over time become inoperable and no key is necessary and no risk of getting locked out

These hashioki were made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability

Paul Jacoulet made only 166 different prints in his lifetime living in Japan

Each originally labeled and named

Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru Good Draw 9.5" Soroban/Abacus We received this statue fromThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. Along with a warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional. This 150 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9 1 2" (24 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru