Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Iron Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 1lb 5oz. 2.5" Japanese and kiln atmosphere

and kiln atmosphere

It fits the kind of lock seen in photo (lock not included)

and New Year symbolism

visible in close inspection and reflected in price

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Iron Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Weight 1lb 5oz. 2.5" Japanese and kiln atmosphereThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868 1912). It has Japanese writing on two sides. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Iron Height = 2. 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.