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ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU
ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU

ANTIQUE MEIJI ERA (C. 1890) JAPANESE SIGNED SILVER & BAMBOO GEISHA'S KISERU

$ 0.52

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Primary Material: Bamboo
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Type: kiseru
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Featured Refinements: Kiseru
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    This is an antique Japanese
    kiseru
    from the mid Meiji
    Era (c. 1890s)
    .
    Both bowl and mouthpiece look to be made of silver or silver plate with an age darkened bamboo center.  This type of slim kiseru pipe was probably used in its day by a geisha (see last picture).   It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. This kiseru has a signature,
    Murata
    (see picture 7) and an etched design of plum blossom (see picture 8).
    This 100 plus year old antique
    kiseru
    measures 8" (20.5 cm).
    It has been well used, yet well loved and, along with its warm aged patin
    a, this kiseru remains in
    very
    good
    (functional) condition
    .  The last picture shows a wood block print 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 of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 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.