Antique Japanese Meiji / Taisho Era Early 1900's Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 8.5" Makie with a blue-roofed pavilion and

with a blue-roofed pavilion and distant water rendered in soft blue

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

Weight = 2lbs 16oz

(minor oxidation

5" tall (14 x 19 cm)

Antique Japanese Meiji / Taisho Era Early 1900's Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 8.5" Makie with a blue-roofed pavilion andThis 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