Antique Japanese Meiji Early 1900's Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 5.25" Chair It was hand turned from

It was hand turned from cryptomeria wood with over twenty layers of red lacquer

The drawer interiors are made of kiri (paulownia)

This chest still has its original persimmon tannin stain under hand rubbed lacquer finish with a deep two century old patina

Late Republic period Chinese hand-carved miniature figure

This is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony)

Antique Japanese Meiji Early 1900's Japanese Kiseru Good Draw 5.25" Chair It was hand turned fromThis 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 5. 25" (13. 5 cm) long. It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patina, this kiseru remains in very good