Cast Iron Paperweight - Whale Stuffed Fish 4⅝"(L) x 1½"(W) x 1¼"(H)

4⅝"(L) x 1½"(W) x 1¼"(H)

Crazing is one of the most popular techniques used in Japanese pottery

With hundreds of designs from traditional to contemporary

Kishu is an old name for Wakayama prefecture where Mount Kōya is situated

A red tag on the string says sankōchō on one side and "hand printed woodblock by Shinkougei" on the other

Cast Iron Paperweight - Whale Stuffed Fish 4⅝"(L) x 1½"(W) x 1¼"(H)This cast iron whale is both a functional paperweight and a decorative object. The simple shape expertly captures the motion of an animated whale. It is an excellent addition to your desk or bookshelf, and as it comes in a box, also perfect for a gift. Specifications Cast iron 4"(L) x 1"(W) x 1"(H) The whitish spots on the surface are called "white rust", a common finishing technique to give the surface character Made in Japan Who Makes It Sumitani