Antique Japanese Meiji / Taisho Era Early 1900's Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 8.5" Makie Weight = 2lbs 16oz

Weight = 2lbs 16oz

Height = 6"

(minor oxidation

This is an antique Japanese Taisho era (c1920's) display Tansu in solid Keyaki wood with persimmon stain

1937 by the great Japanese artist Koitsu Tsuchiya (1879 to 1949)

Antique Japanese Meiji / Taisho Era Early 1900's Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 8.5" Makie Weight = 2lbs 16ozThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the Meiji Taisho Era (early 1900's). It has a metal mouth piece and 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 kiseru measures 8 1 2" (21. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru remains in very good