Antique Meiji Era c1870's Japanese Bronze Signed Kiseru 煙管 Good Draw 9.5"

This is an antique Japanese kiseru (煙管) from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1870). It has a bronze mouth piece and bronze 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 150 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9 1/2" (24 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru remains in very good (functional) condition. There are a few minor stains on the warm aged patina.