This is an antique Japanese kiseru (煙管)from the mid Meiji Era (c. 1880). It has a bronze mouth piece and bowl with bamboo center. It is quite elegant and compact and still has a nice draw. It is signed by the Japanese Meiji era maker. Along with a warm centuries old patina, this kiseru has a good draw and is still very functional.

This 140 plus year old antique kiseru measures 9"" (23 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. The last picture (not included) shows a wood block print from the early 1800's of a geisha holding a kiseru similar to this one. A nice, compact, very functional antique kiseru.