I've always wanted one, whenever I crossed Gojo Bridge or the Shomen Bridge to the south, looking at the decorative baluster ornaments. I was fortunate enough to obtain one the other day. Its black appearance with almost no verdigris suggests it was kept under the roof of a temple or similar, rather than on a bridge. There are some dents and distortions, but it's still beautiful. There is cement inside the base. It's heavy, probably because it's also packed inside. Also, perhaps because some of the cement is chipped inside, it makes a rattling sound when shaken. I believe it dates from the Meiji era or later, but it could be earlier. Originally, there may have been more parts below this. Height: Approximately 19.5cm The size is approximate. The actual item may differ slightly in color from the images. As it is an old item, there are age-related scratches and stains.