Japanese Saobakari Weighing Scale Balance Vtg Stick Case Metal Ball JK844 Soup Bowl This tansu chest can be

This tansu chest can be used for storing sewing supplies (as a haribako)

Signature on bottom: ふ (fu)

basket: 14

a lidded container designed to store sencha and green tea utensils for Japanese tea ceremony

Black beads: about 0

Japanese Saobakari Weighing Scale Balance Vtg Stick Case Metal Ball JK844 Soup Bowl This tansu chest can beVintage Japanese Weighing Tool This is a vintage Japanese portable measuring scale called saobakari. It consists of a wooden stick with engraved graduations. The stick has and a metal ending where a hook and some strings are attached. A ball shaped metal weigh completes this set. These tools come with a matching storage case made of wood and leather. Black Wood, metal, leather, string C1930 Item weight: 423 grams Packed weight: 823 grams Approx. 41 cm