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JAPANESE ANTIQUE 120 YR OLD MEIJI ERA BRONZE & SILVER KISERU AGED PATINA

$ 31.15

Availability: 58 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Type: kiseru
  • Primary Material: Bronze
  • Region of Origin: Japan

    Description

    This is a unique Japanese
    kiseru
    from the early Meiji  Era (c. 1870)
    .
    This
    kiseru
    is made of two separate bronze ends with a central section of aged bamboo.  Both the mouth piece has a silver tip (see pictures 9 - 14) .  The center is of a special bamoo.   It has an aged patina from over a century of loving use.
    This 120 year old antique
    kiseru
    measures 8 1/2" (21 cm). A truly unique vintage
    kiseru
    .  It has been well used yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina it remains in
    good (functional) condition
    .  Has good draw.
    The last 2 pictures (not included) show  wood block prints from the early 1800's of a geisha holding a kiseru similar to this one.
    You'll love it,
    I guarantee it
    .........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a complete, no questions asked, refund within 30 days
    of receipt.
    Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 35 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.