Antique Japanese Meiji Era Early c1900 Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 7” Doll alpine spring landscape with mountain

alpine spring landscape with mountain river gorge

It weighs 1lb 1oz

2 cm) diameter

These shells are often collected from the beach and decorated with beautiful patterns or paintings

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Early c1900 Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 7” Doll alpine spring landscape with mountainThis is an antique Japanese kiseru () from the Meij Era (c1900). 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 is still very functional. It kiseru measures 7" (18 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru remains in good (functional) condition. There are a few minor stains or