Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 8lbs Weight 4.5" Clock Engraved with the sword smiths

Engraved with the sword smiths mei near the nakakgo hitsu ana

5" tall by 9 1/5" wide by 5 3/4" deep (101 x 25 x 12

it remains in very fine condition throughout

Each measures 4" in diameter by 3" tall (18 x 7

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Hakari Tenbin Balance 8lbs Weight 4.5" Clock Engraved with the sword smithsThis is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Edo Era (c1800 1860). It has Japanese writing on one side stating the quality of the item and a decorative plum blossom motif. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale. Stamped in copper alloy inlay is the official indication that this is a precise measure "" Markings "" (Mie prefecture in central Japan) Height = 4. 5" (11. 5cm)